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Grassroots Analytics' mission is to provide innovative data solutions to amplify forward-thinking voices, causes, and people.
Grassroots Analytics ("GA") maintains a detailed database on more than 20 million active American donors, including data on net worth, ideological preferences, political donation history, non-profit donation history, demographics, and contact information.
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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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):

• 33 PTO days per year ○ Roll over PTO days are capped at 5 days per year.
• 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

• opt-in, or $100 in additional compensation monthly.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance and AD&D
• 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
Grassroots Analytics is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Grassroots Analytics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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