VP, Finance
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We’re Spark, a mission-driven company helping independent Medicare brokers build the insurance business of their dreams. The vast majority of beneficiaries select benefits with the help of an independent broker, but technology and support for brokers is woefully antiquated. We provide workflows and services to help brokers achieve transformative growth.
Job Description
Summary
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Spark is hiring a Vice President of Finance responsible for leading financial strategy, planning, and operations. This role requires deep expertise in financial governance, cash management, and financial planning & analysis. The VP of Finance will manage investor relations, ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and lead a team of finance professionals to execute on core financial operations (e.g. commission management) for Spark’s agents and agencies. This leader will be an important part of the senior leadership team, contributing to high-level strategic decisions while ensuring financial stability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
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- Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the board, especially regarding company growth, M&A, and investment decisions.
- Oversee capital structure, cash flow management, and treasury.
- Oversee all financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and cash management.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Manage a team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Oversee agency financial operations, ensuring agents are paid commissions, marketing funds, and referral fees correctly and on time.
- Develop financial-related services such as financial consulting and advance management for Spark’s agencies.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
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- 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of overseeing accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, capital structure, and treasury.
- Experience with M&A, fundraising, and investor relations in a growth-stage company.
- Strong background in financial governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Experience managing a small team and collaborating cross-functionally.
Compensation
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Summary
Spark is hiring a Vice President of Finance responsible for leading financial strategy, planning, and operations. This role requires deep expertise in financial governance, cash management, and financial planning & analysis. The VP of Finance will manage investor relations, ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and lead a team of finance professionals to execute on core financial operations (e.g. commission management) for Spark’s agents and agencies. This leader will be an important part of the senior leadership team, contributing to high-level strategic decisions while ensuring financial stability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
- Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the board, especially regarding company growth, M&A, and investment decisions.
- Oversee capital structure, cash flow management, and treasury.
- Oversee all financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and cash management.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Manage a team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Oversee agency financial operations, ensuring agents are paid commissions, marketing funds, and referral fees correctly and on time.
- Develop financial-related services such as financial consulting and advance management for Spark’s agencies.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of overseeing accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, capital structure, and treasury.
- Experience with M&A, fundraising, and investor relations in a growth-stage company.
- Strong background in financial governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Experience managing a small team and collaborating cross-functionally.
