VP of Finance

As VP of Finance at Databento, you will:

• Ensure correct accounting and bookkeeping practices are followed consistently, and identify gaps in our current processes
• Get us on top of tax obligations at the state and country level as we expand across markets
• Own financial metrics used to steer business decisions, ensuring they are accurately defined, computed, and reported
• Produce financial documentation for fundraising, board reporting, and investor relations
• Oversee procurement integrity — confirming that received hardware and services match against purchase orders and payments
• Audit server hardware, colocation, and software license billing to ensure we're being billed correctly
• Confirm commissions and other incentive compensation are calculated accurately
• Identify and drive improvements to billing cycle complexity and other operational inefficiencies

We're looking for:

• 5+ years of finance experience, with meaningful time as a controller, VP of Finance, or CFO
• Hands-on experience with accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting — not just oversight
• Track record of managing multi-jurisdiction tax compliance (US state + international)
• Experience building or formalizing finance operations at a startup or high-growth company
• Strong analytical skills and comfort owning the metrics and models leadership relies on
• Willingness to work at a scrappy pace and do things yourself before delegating

Nice to have:

• Experience with usage-based billing models or SaaS revenue recognition
• CPA, CFA, or MBA, or similar
• Prior experience in fintech, trading, or a high-growth tech startup
• Experience preparing materials for fundraising rounds

We offer health, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits, as well as 401(k) matching for full-time employees. We accommodate 100% remote work, with teammates living around the globe and paid in their local currency.