Vice President, Finance

The Vice President, Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all operational finance, accounting, treasury and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, leads strategic planning and budgeting, and provides data‑driven insights that support executive decision‑making and long‑term value creation.

Flock’s finance foundation is well established, with strong systems, reporting rhythms, and operational discipline already in place. This role will focus on elevating the function by strengthening cross‑functional partnerships, enhancing automation and technology, and positioning finance as a trusted strategic advisor to leadership.

• Title: Vice President, Finance
• Reports to: President
• Direct reports: Sr. Director, Operational Finance;
  Sr. Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting;
  Director of Finance
• Location: Encinitas, CA

• Serve as a principal financial advisor to the President and executive team, providing clear, actionable analysis and recommendations on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead the development of short‑ and long‑term financial plans, including multi‑year financial models aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Drive a culture of financial accountability and performance management, defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring regular review with business leaders.
• Support board and investor reporting, including review of month end financial reporting package, monthly board commentary, quarterly board presentation.
• Partner with the President and executive team on capital allocation decisions and working capital optimization to protect cash flow, enhance returns on investment (ROI), and maximize long‑term value.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and expertise across all areas of operational finance (including AP/AR), FP&A, and Accounting, actively mentoring and developing team members to build a strong team and deep bench.

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing, timely payments, and proactive collections.
• Oversee the key financial systems and technologies that support the AP and AR functions, driving optimization and automation to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
• Partner with the accounting operations team to manage revenue recognition, bad debt reserves, and other contra‑sales reserves, driving best practices for financial integrity.
• Optimize working capital management by driving improvements in key metrics like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).
• Define and oversee the customer credit strategy, including setting policies, managing aged receivables, and providing financial education to the sales and operational teams.

• Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, debt reporting and tax compliance.
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (or relevant standards).
• Manage the monthly close process, driving continuous improvement in close timelines, quality, and consistency.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment, including documentation and testing of key controls; coordinate external and internal audits.
• Oversee tax filings and compliance in partnership with external advisors, including income, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
• Partner with the accounting operations team to manage revenue recognition, AR/AP, DSO/DPO, and accounting reserves (disputes, bad debt, and other contra‑sales reserves).

• Lead the annual operating plan, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes, partnering cross‑functionally with department leaders.
• Build and maintain robust financial models for revenue, margin, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, and cash flow.
• Provide insightful variance analysis (actuals vs.…