Job Title: CFO

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Whizz is an innovative e-bike/e-moped subscription service catering to delivery drivers in the US. We partner with leading companies like DoorDash and Grubhub, offering affordable $159/month rental subscriptions to independent delivery workers. In just two years, Whizz has grown rapidly, managing a fleet of 2,500 e-bikes primarily in New York and New Jersey, achieving a remarkable 250% year-over-year growth rate. Our mission is to serve an underserved audience of gig workers, aiming to manage the largest electric two-wheeler fleet in the US. Our dynamic team of 90 people is expanding quickly.

Mission of the Role

The Head of Finance will establish and lead a finance department that underpins the company's rapid growth with operational excellence and strategic financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Build Reliable Financial Processes: Develop and implement effective, transparent, and reliable financial processes, including day-to-day operations, accounting, internal/external reporting, budgeting, and analytics
Develop Financial Modeling and Forecasting: Create and maintain accurate financial models and forecasts to support the planning of new products, geographical expansion, and strategic hypotheses
Improve Budgeting and Cash Flow Management: Ensure cost-efficiency and financial control, enhance transparency, and maintain precision in daily spending while supporting the company's active growth
Collaborate on Fundraising Initiatives: Partner with the CEO to attract additional capital for growth, both in equity and debt. Continuously seek the best financing options available in the market

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably in a high-growth startup in the US
Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
Understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations in the US
Ability to build and lead a high-performing finance team
Readiness to work in a high-growth startup, which means the ability to build processes from scratch, not just maintain existing ones

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to lead the finance function in a rapidly growing startup
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Potential for career growth and advancement within the company

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