Director of Finance

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $160,000–$200,000 base salary + equity + comprehensive benefits

Build the Finance Function of a Fast-Growing AI Company

VIE Technologies is transforming how utilities, data centers, renewable energy operators, and industrial companies manage critical electrical infrastructure. Our AI-powered predictive maintenance platform helps customers improve reliability, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Maintain accurate U.S. GAAP financial statements and reporting
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
• Coordinate with external accounting, tax, and audit firms
• Lead the company's annual audit process from planning through completion
• Develop scalable financial controls, policies, and operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements

Planning & Analysis

• Build and maintain company operating models, forecasts, and budgets
• Develop financial and operational KPIs that drive decision-making
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support pricing, investment, hiring, and growth decisions
• Partner with leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives

Board & Investor Reporting

• Prepare monthly investor reporting packages
• Develop quarterly board presentations and supporting analyses
• Participate in board meetings and leadership reviews
• Support financing activities, due diligence requests, and investor communications

Finance Infrastructure

• Implement and improve finance systems, processes, and reporting tools
• Build a finance organization capable of supporting future growth
• Establish best practices that improve visibility, predictability, and operational discipline

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience in public accounting, preferably audit or assurance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience leading or supporting external audits
• Experience building financial models, budgets, and forecasts
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment

Preferred

• CPA designation
• Experience at a venture-backed startup or growth-stage company
• Experience preparing board and investor reporting materials
• Familiarity with revenue recognition and subscription-based business models
• Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or financing activities
• SaaS, industrial technology, AI, energy, or infrastructure experience

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will:

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Lead a successful annual audit
• Establish a disciplined forecasting and planning process
• Create board and investor reporting that improves visibility and decision-making
• Build scalable financial processes and controls
• Become a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team

Why Join VIE?

• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team
• Significant exposure to the Board of Directors and investors
• Opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up
• Meaningful equity participation
• Rapidly growing company at the intersection of AI, energy, and critical infrastructure
• Clear opportunity to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities as the company scales