Arena Careers

Position Overview
The VP of Finance & Operations will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for
putting Grassroots Analytics in the strongest financial and operational position possible. This
role will lead capital strategy and investor relations, own the company’s financial infrastructure,
manage key business operations, and develop internal talent. This role is ideal for a highly
strategic, hands-on leader who can scale systems, mentor teams, and help drive long-term
growth.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Financial Leadership
 Lead capital strategy, including investor relations, cap table management, and
fundraising planning
 Partner with the CEO to prepare for a 2026 growth round and advise on long-term fiscal
planning
 Maintain clear financial reporting and manage board communication
2. Financial Operations
 Oversee budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax, cash flow, and compliance
 Manage the internal finance team and outside audit/tax firms
 Implement scalable systems and maintain audit-ready books

3. Business Operations & Infrastructure
 Lead revenue operations, contracts, subscriptions, invoicing, office management, and
employee experience

 Build and manage a metrics system with the Director of Operations
 Support internal professional development and cross-functional systems
4. Team Building & Mentorship
 Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing, diverse finance and operations team
 Build clear career development paths for junior team members
 Model operational excellence and high accountability
5. Optional: Marketing Oversight (Post-Launch)
 Potential to take on strategic management of the Marketing department after 6 months
 Build a high-ROI advertising and conversion-focused marketing program tied to new
software launch

Leadership Expectations
 High-Performance Leadership: Model excellence, hold the team to a high bar, and act
in the best interests of GA and its clients
 Relationship Builder: Earn trust across departments and with external stakeholders
 Proactive Problem Solver: Identify challenges early and build creative, strategic
solutions
 Adaptability: Be agile in the face of changing circumstances or new opportunities
 Client-Centered Thinking: Support products and operations that are grounded in client
needs

Goals & Timeline
 Fully understand GA’s financials, cap table, and develop an initial capital strategy
 Gain full visibility into revenue operations and hire an Operations Associate
 Take over the 2025 Board Planning Cycle
 Assume full responsibility for signing authority and financial stewardship
 Develop a cap table management plan (e.g., fundraising, debt, buy-backs, etc.)
 Ensure the company is on track to hit $5M EBITDA in 2025, despite a $2M software
investment
 Implement a proactive cash-on-hand management system
 Begin executing the cap table management strategy
 Potentially take over the Marketing team, developing a high-ROI, conversion-driven
software advertising budget

Qualifications
 Bachelors Degree Required
 CPA and/or MBA preferred
 10+ years of senior-level finance and operations experience in high-growth companies
 Industry: ideally investment banking, tech or SaaS
 Track record of leading capital raises and managing investor relations
 Experience with forecasting, financial reporting, cap table strategy, and operational
execution
 Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship skills

Onsite Work Schedule
 Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
 Core hours are 10am-4pm, with two additional hours on either end ○ 3pm dismissal on
Fridays
 3pm dismissal on Mondays for Pre-approved Volunteer Time Off

Compensation Package
 Salary Open-Target Range $175-200K
 Sign on Bonus &/Or Relocation
 Stock Options
 Benefits
 Bonus Eligible

Benefits
 Paid Time Off (PTO):
o 33 PTO days per year ○ Roll over PTO days are capped at 5 days per year.
o Negative PTO capped at 5 days.
 Every year of full-time service you get 2 additional PTO days capped at 40.
 Days accrue at 2.75 per month, with the ability to borrow 2 days upfront.
 The office is closed the week between Christmas and New Year.
 Health insurance
o opt-in, or $100 in additional compensation monthly.
o Medical

o Dental
o Vision
o Basic life insurance and AD&D
o 401k with an Employer Match of up to $1,320 per year

Additional Benefits:
 $100 monthly wellness stipend
 $100 monthly commuter stipend
 16 weeks of paid parental leave
 14 days of campaign embed