VP of Finance/ Financial Controller

Overview

A next-generation health and longevity brand, co-founded by a prominent athlete and a leading health technology company, is seeking a VP of Finance / Controller based in the US. The brand focuses on making advanced nutritional science accessible globally, with significant revenue growth and a broad international presence. The business operates primarily on a subscription model and emphasizes scientific rigor and clinical-grade standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function and ensure a fast, accurate monthly and quarterly close across multiple entities and geographies.
• Serve as the technical authority on US GAAP, managing revenue recognition, inventory/COGS, and complex accounting areas for a direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer brand.
• Manage SEC filings and reporting (10-Q, 10-K, supporting schedules), ensuring full and timely compliance as part of a publicly listed group.
• Design, document, and operate SOX-compliant internal controls; collaborate with external and internal auditors to maintain audit readiness year-round.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models that actively shape business decisions; partner with commercial, growth, and operations teams to analyze unit economics, margins, and spending.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury functions, and lead the annual audit process.
• Build, lead, and appropriately size the finance team and systems as the business scales, focusing first on throughput and then on optimization.
• Work flexibly across non-US time zones to ensure seamless collaboration with international teams and partners.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Leadership experience in finance/accounting at a US public company.
• Active CPA certification.
• Deep, current expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Proven knowledge of SEC compliance and filings (10-K, 10-Q) and SOX/internal controls.
• Background in consumer health and/or consumer wellness sectors.
• Strategic finance mindset with the ability to be hands-on in a high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-growth or scaling DTC consumer brands.
• Strong combination of controllership and strategic FP&A skills.
• Experience building and scaling finance teams during periods of rapid change.

Additional Requirements

• Must be AI-native with active, fluent daily use of AI tools, embedding AI into workflows from day one.

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not provided in the description.

Location

This role is based in the United States and requires flexibility to work across non-US time zones for international collaboration.