Fractional VP Finance

Street Diligence is a high-growth FinTech start-up with an innovative product offering and ambitious expansion plans. Our clients include leading financial institutions that use our platform to analyze and negotiate advantageous terms in legal and financial contracts.  We break down key terms, identify what’s “market” and “off-market” and flags risks embedded in contract terms.  Our platform also provides unique visuals, benchmarking and comparison to place negotiations and contracts in context.  Founded in 2012, Street Diligence is headquartered in New York. 

THE ROLE
Street Diligence is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Fractional VP of Finance to lead our financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations. This role partners closely with the CEO and executive team to deliver financial clarity and enable data-driven decision-making during a high-growth phase. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in accrual accounting, GAAP compliance, and FP&A strategy, ideally with a background in startups and experience supporting successful exits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial planning and analysis, including building budgets, forecasts, and financial models

• Manage and improve accrual-based accounting systems and processes

• Ensure timely, accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes

• Maintain compliance with GAAP and other financial regulatory standards

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee reimbursements, and cash flow management

• Manage reporting functions including financial statements, KPI dashboards, and board materials

• Support strategic finance initiatives such as pricing strategy, capital planning, and scenario modeling

• Prepare the company for potential fundraising or M&A activity

• Collaborate with third-party accountants and tax advisors

• Oversee state sales tax filings and regulatory compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience

• Strong foundation in GAAP and accrual-based accounting

• Proven ability to build and manage budgets, forecasts, and dynamic financial models

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, scenario analysis)

• Experience with QuickBooks and other financial tools

• Track record of success in startup or high-growth environments

• CPA or MBA is a plus

WHO YOU ARE

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong analytical capabilities

• Effective communicator who can translate complex financials for non-financial stakeholders

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, remote startup environment

We know that not everyone will meet all of the qualifications listed above. If your experience doesn't perfectly align, but you believe you'd be a strong fit for the team, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to learn more about what you can offer! 

Street Diligence is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. Street Diligence participates in the E-Verify employment system of the U.S. Government.