Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

As a key member of the leadership team, the CFO will be expected to bring a high level of financial expertise and acumen, with a deep understanding of cross-border tax and compliance, including US indirect tax, EU VAT, and Australian GST. The ability to communicate proactively and work autonomously in a fast-moving remote environment is essential.

Hospitable.com is a remote-only company with a global footprint, offering a unique opportunity for a financial leader to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy, aligning with the overall business objectives and goals.
• Own the deployment of capital, making strategic decisions on investments and ensuring disciplined scaling of operations.
• Provide financial leadership and clarity to the management team, enabling informed decision-making and investment with conviction.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, banks, and auditors.
• Lead the development of the company's financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, leveraging AI and other technologies to drive efficiency and insights.
• Develop and manage the company's budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with the CEO and other members of the leadership team to drive business growth and strategy.
• Build, hire, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• A recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or a locally accredited CPA), with significant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Deep international, multi-entity, and multi-currency experience, with a strong understanding of cross-border tax and compliance.
• Proven track record of leading finance through real scale and building lasting value for a company and its shareholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of autonomy and proactive approach to work, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving remote environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and technologies, with experience in implementing and managing AI-leveraged finance functions.

Nice to Have

• SaaS-enabled marketplace experience, with a focus on forecasting transactional GBV and recurring revenue.
• Travel, hospitality, or proptech sector experience, with a deep understanding of the industry dynamics and trends.
• Experience in building a finance function from founder-run to institutional-grade, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.

Benefits and Perks

• A supportive, radically transparent, and caring team environment, with a focus on results and output.
• Competitive cash compensation, with a total cash budget of up to US$312,000 per year, depending on the cost of living in your location.
• Significant equity stake through the company's $HOST token (RSUs), with a grant valued at US$436,800, vesting over four years.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401(k), and parental leave.
• Flexible working arrangements, with 35 days off per year and encouragement to take self-serve public holidays.
• Access to complimentary mental health and emotional support, with therapists on call through Slack.

• Develop a deep understanding of the company's financial systems and technologies, including AI-leveraged finance functions.
• Highlight your experience in leading finance through real scale and building lasting value for a company and its shareholders.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Showcase your ability to communicate proactively and work autonomously in a fast-moving remote environment.
• Research the company's culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to and thrive in a distributed team environment.
• Consider reaching out to the company's leadership team or current employees to gain insights into the company's financial strategy and growth plans.