Great Job Opportunity in Israel: Seeking Alpha is Looking for a VP of Finance

VP Finance & Operations - Job Description

Seeking Alpha is recruiting a VP Finance & Operations to support its rapid growth. (Our current VP Finance is moving into the COO role.) The role is responsible for the planning and ongoing management of the company’s financial and operational infrastructure. To fulfill this role, the VP Finance & Ops will work closely with the entire Seeking Alpha management team.

Location: Herzliya Pituach
Reports to: CEO

Responsibilities

- Finance

• Management of internal finance team including a Controller and Bookkeeper.
• Responsibility for the company’s day to day finances and reporting activities
• Work with management team on the company budget to ensure the company is optimally applying its resources to meet business goals
• Control of cost base - ensure we are applying our financial resources to maximum effect on an ongoing basis
• Communicate the company’s finance strategy to management, staff & investors.

• Negotiation and management of all company legal documents including corporate, HR, suppliers and service providers.
• Managing relationships with external finance & legal service providers.
• Work with sales team to optimize sales from an inventory and HR perspective.

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- Operations

• Ensure smooth running of Israel and US offices.
• Responsibility for a 5 person operations team which outsources certain company activities and handles our customer service.
• Maintain a reliable IT infrastructure in conjunction with an external service provider.

• Collaborate with appropriate departments to assess and recommend infrastructure that supports the company’s organizational needs.

- HR

• Handle all HR related documentation and processes.
• Manage all company salary and benefit schemes including US 401K & Medical, Israeli benefits, salary policy, MBO and ESOP.

Requirements

• Previous responsibility for finance department at a senior Controller or VP Finance level
• A minimum of 2 years small company (up to 100 employees) experience
• A minimum of 4 years senior level experience
• Hands-on mentality
• Strong negotiation skills
• English - Mother tongue
• Hebrew - Fluent written and spoken

Advantages:

• Start-up mindset a big plus
• Hi-tech experience - especially web company
• Accounting and / or legal qualification

Please send (will be treated as confidential)
A short cover letter answering the following questions:

1. What is your experience in managing a finance department and what were your greatest accomplishments and challenges?
2. Describe a finance / operations change led by you which achieved strategic value for your company.
3. What would you expect to accomplish in your first 3 months in the job?
4. What would you expect to accomplish in your first year in the job?
5. What makes you most excited about working for Seeking Alpha?

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• Please also include:

• Your contact details
• Your CV
• Please send these to Persha Valman: persha@seekingalpha.com