Head of Finance

About the OpportunityWe are conducting an exclusive search on behalf of our client, a growth-stage clean mobility solutions provider based in Orange County, CA. They are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Head of Finance / VP Finance to serve as a strategic finance partner at a pivotal stage in their growth. The company already has initial strategic investment and revenue.This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior finance leadership role with direct access to the founders, bankers and investors as the company executes its capital raise strategy. The incoming leader will be the sole finance professional in the business - owning everything from the integrity of the books to the financial narratives that will define how investors see the company. No direct reports initially; this is a builder role for someone who prefers ownership over delegation, with the expectation of building out a team post-raise.What you'll ownBuild, maintain, and stress-test three-statement financial models and structured finance models that support both internal decision-making and external capital raising activityPartner directly with the founders and investment bankers to support equity or debt financing processes - including data room preparation, investor Q&A support, and financial narrative developmentSupport the creation and refinement of investment pitch decks and investor-facing financial materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and persuasive framingManage all accounting operations end-to-end: month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and compliance - working with external CPA/audit partners as neededOwn cash management, forecasting, and burn tracking; provide the founders with a clear, real-time view of the company's financial position at all timesDevelop and maintain KPI frameworks, variance analysis, and board-ready reporting packagesIdentify and implement scalable financial processes and systems to support growth following the capital raise What our client is looking for10-15 years of progressive finance experience, ideally spanning FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking with meaningful hands-on accounting exposureExpert-level financial modeling skills - three-statement models, sensitivity analysis and scenario planningStrong foundation in GAAP accounting; able to own the books without relying on a controllerDemonstrated experience supporting a capital raise process alongside investment bankers and senior leadership - equity, debt, or bothAbility to translate complex financial data into clean, compelling narratives for investors and board membersComfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels - this role switches between big-picture thinking and granular execution dailyPrior experience at a growth-stage company, venture capital or private equity-backed business, or in a corporate finance / FP&A capacity