VP of Operations & Finance at Method Financial

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in finance, business operations, and/or management consulting, preferably within venture-backed, high-growth companies. A minimum of 3 years of people management experience, leading cross-functional G&A or finance teams, is required. A strong FP&A foundation with proven ability in forecasting, budgeting, and financial storytelling is essential, along with demonstrated success in managing strategic vendor or partnership negotiations that impact cost structure or product capabilities. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, a strong sense of urgency, proactivity, independence, and comfort navigating complexity are also necessary. Experience managing growth-stage startup operations and vendor-enabled product development is expected. Experience in B2B fintech or finance-related industries and hands-on experience with HR operations and compliance management are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The VP of Operations and Finance will oversee Finance, Accounting, Talent, and HR, building the necessary systems, processes, and planning rhythms to support company growth. This role involves implementing FP&A best practices, owning forecasting and budgeting cycles, and developing the financial narrative for executives and investors. Key vendor relationships, including those with bureaus, banks, cloud vendors, and infrastructure providers, will be managed to improve margins and expand product capabilities. The VP will drive initiatives supporting company growth targets, partner with Product, Engineering, and Sales to optimize resource allocation, and remove operational barriers. They will also define and track key metrics to optimize operational efficiency, vendor performance, and cross-team execution, while also jumping into high-impact, cross-functional projects such as board preparation, audit oversight, and annual planning cycles.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Controls

Accounting

Talent Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

Business Process Optimization

Method Financial

API for comprehensive debt management solutions

About Method Financial

MethodFi provides a debt management solution through a single application programming interface (API) that allows developers to integrate features like loan repayment and balance transfers into their applications. The API can handle various types of debts, including student loans and credit cards, and retrieves real-time data without needing user credentials. MethodFi differentiates itself by lowering lending risk and increasing revenue for businesses while improving users' financial health. The company generates revenue by charging for its API and related services, including compliance and identity verification.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$18MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

💰 Competitive salary + equity

🧑‍💻 Remote first + flexible work schedule

🏡 Home office stipend + hardware

🏖️ Unlimited PTO

🏥 Full healthcare

📚 Learning stipend

👶 Paid parental leave

🏫 Student loan repayment

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups may dilute Method's market share.

Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop in-house solutions.

Rapid scaling plans could lead to operational challenges and resource strain.

Differentiation

Method Financial offers a debt-agnostic API for diverse liabilities management.

The API provides real-time data without requiring user credentials, enhancing security.

Method's partnerships, like with BitPay, integrate crypto payments with traditional finance.

Upsides

Partnerships with companies like Happy Money enhance debt consolidation and payment processes.

Rising demand for real-time financial data integration boosts Method's market potential.

Method's $16M Series A funding supports product development and team expansion.

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