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VP of Finance

Lightship · South San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Lightship

Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. Backed by Prelude Ventures.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, you'll own Lightship's financial strategy and operations as we move from early production to manufacturing at scale. You'll be a strategic partner to leadership and the Board, leading FP&A, accounting, business operations, product finance, and treasury. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant time leading a team at a high-growth company
  • Deep expertise in FP&A, corporate finance and cash management at a hardware, manufacturing or other physical-product company
  • Hands-on experience with product finance at a manufacturing company: BOM management, cost accounting, inventory, COGS and margin analysis in a production environment
  • A track record building and owning integrated three-statement models for a complex hardware business
  • Direct oversight of an accounting function, with strong command of U.S. GAAP, the close process, audits and internal controls for a scaling organization
  • Clear, confident communication with non-finance audiences and the board
More about this role

Overview

Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.

Honoring Diverse Perspectives

Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, you'll own Lightship's financial strategy and operations as we move from early production to manufacturing at scale. You'll be a strategic partner to leadership and the Board, leading FP&A, accounting, business operations, product finance, and treasury.

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