VP of Finance

Invest Next — Simplifying real estate investment, amplifying opportunity, built to scale.

At Invest Next
, we’re building a connected real estate investment management platform that gives GPs and Investor Relations teams the essential tools to cultivate strong investor relationships, reduce administrative expenses, and grow portfolios.

Inspired by our Detroit roots, we’re democratizing real estate investing for all and reshaping the future with the same grit and bold vision that has driven Detroit’s resurgence. For us, democratizing real estate investing is more than just a mission—it’s a movement. We’re creating accessible pathways for everyone to engage in wealth-building opportunities, transforming how people invest and secure their futures.

A mission focused on real transformation. We’re building a diverse team that’s passionate about our culture, our product, and our purpose. Joining us isn’t just about a job—it’s about aligning with a movement that combines professional growth with genuine community change. Here, you’re not just building a career; you’re helping redefine the future of real estate investing.

As an outcomes-focused company, excellent Finance leadership is critical to our business and culture, leading the charge on financial strategy and performance. Our VP of Finance will not only keep the lights on; they’ll contribute significantly to the operations that ensure our overarching business strategy leads to substantial results for our company and customers. They will work closely with every member of senior leadership to ensure our financial backbone supports all functions, while the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) drives the business forward.

We’re a team of 60 remote across the US and Canada, prioritizing access to talent and diversity over location. This role is the top-level Finance leader, with the autonomy and empowerment to develop a well-operating function under their vision. The current finance team consists of an Accounting Manager reporting to this role, and this role succeeds an exiting Finance executive.

• Budget Management
  Own the company’s detailed spending plan: develop guidelines, design and run the annual planning process (including department budgets, headcount and hiring plans), align the budget with company goals, and collaborate to develop department budgets.
• Financial Forecast
  Lead strategy for the company’s long-term financial performance: design and develop the financial forecast, run quarterly and monthly reforecasts, anticipate and adjust forecasts based on market and business conditions, and keep executives informed and aligned.
• Reporting and Board Readiness
  Create and own the source of truth for revenue and financial performance, deliver monthly reporting packages to CEO and ELT, ensure timely data delivery, and provide the Board with required financial insight.
• Accounting
  Maintain excellent accounting practices, oversee payroll, manage taxes and compliance, own billing and tax reporting, and manage the audit process.
• Strategic Finance Leadership
  Represent the company in finance-related discussions and negotiations, keep the ELT aware of financial risks and opportunities, and manage the cap table and equity practices.
• Financial Growth
  Partner in growth and investment activities, support investor and Board relations, and play a key role in fundraising activity.
• Executive Partnership
  Support all functions cross‑functionally, align departmental goals with financial strategy, enforce financial processes, and empower executives with budgeting insight.
• Team Leadership
  Manage members of the Finance org with empathy, reinforce core principles, set a high behavioral standard, and serve as a growth partner.

• You balance precision with perspective, translating complexity into clarity for the Board, teammates, and strategic plans.
• You lead with empathy and transparency, building trust across teams and approaching Finance as a service function that empowers the rest of the organization.
• You are analytical and entrepreneurial, spotting opportunities, taking ownership, and navigating volatile markets with precision.
• Your spreadsheets probably…