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VP of Finance
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Accounting & Finance
USD 230k-300k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
*Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or resumes from external recruiters or staffing agencies.
Vice President of Finance
Location: While this role is remote, this role requires the candidate to be located in the PST or MST area.
About Frontline Wildfire Defense
At Frontline Wildfire Defense, our mission is to protect homes, families, and communities from wildfire disasters. Our innovative wildfire defense system allows homeowners to track wildfires, receive critical alerts, and actively safeguard their properties using a remotely operated fire protection system. With multiple layers of redundancy, our system hydrates homes and surrounding areas to prevent ignition from flying embers—the #1 cause of structure loss during wildfires.
We are a fast-growing team that has already achieved significant milestones in protecting homes across Northern and Southern California. Our team includes experienced engineers, product designers, and industry experts, and we are looking for a VP of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategy.
About This Opportunity
As the VP of Finance you will be responsible for managing all aspects of our financial operations while also shaping the company’s long-term financial strategy. This role is not purely strategic—it requires a hands-on leader who can dive into the details of daily financial management, build systems from the ground up, and directly execute key financial processes. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the company is well-positioned for sustainable growth while driving accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in all financial activities, particularly within a construction-driven operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Execution
- Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with Frontline’s mission and growth objectives, with a strong understanding of construction-based revenue models and cost structures.
- Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, including managing the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Oversee and directly contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning to optimize resources across construction, installation, and field operations.
- Identify and implement cost-control measures by working directly with department leaders to track and manage spending, including labor, materials, and project-based costs.
- Support implementation of new software tools, ie; ERP, expense/AP management, SaaS Billing.
Capital Markets Management
- Prepare financial models, pitch materials, and due diligence documents for debt or equity initiatives.
- Support investor meetings with detailed analysis and hands-on preparation of financial data.
- Build relationships with investors, financial institutions, and government agencies to identify funding opportunities.
Operational Finance Management
- Establish and maintain a robust financial infrastructure with an emphasis on accurate reporting and real-time visibility, supporting complex construction and field operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and tax laws.
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks while directly monitoring internal controls and operational processes.
Board & Investor Relations
- Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and dashboards that are both strategic and data-driven.
- Provide transparent and detailed analysis to the Board of Directors and investors, balancing big-picture insights with execution-level detail.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and directly collaborate with the Controller and finance team on both high-level strategy and day-to-day tasks.
- Be an active player-coach—willing to dive in and model best practices in financial management.
- Support training and professional development to build a high-performing, detail-oriented finance team.
FP&A and Strategic Planning
- Drive hands-on financial analysis, scenario modeling, and valuation modeling
- Ensure that operational financial processes are audit-ready and scalable to support liquidity events or M&A activity.
- Model and prepare for potential exit opportunities (acquisition, IPO, etc.).
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or CPA required).
- 10+ years of financial leadership experience, with at least 5+ years as a VP of Finance, CFO, or senior finance leader in a high-growth company.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working within the construction industry or a closely related field (e.g., infrastructure, field services, industrial services).
- Deep construction experience, with a strong understanding of project-based accounting, cost tracking, labor management, and margin analysis.
- Proven ability to be both strategic and hands-on—comfortable building financial processes, running models, closing books, and leading fundraising.
- Experience leading financial operations in a hardware, technology, or consumer-focused company that operates within or alongside construction environments.
- Strong expertise in forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated track record of personally implementing financial systems and tools in a scaling organization.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational execution.
- Ability to clearly communicate financial insights to executives, board members, and investors.
Nice-to-Have:
- Previous experience with M&A transactions, IPO preparation, or exit strategy execution.
- Knowledge of government grants and public-private funding structures.
- Experience in insurance industry
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $230,000 to $300,000 DOE + Bonuses + Equity Options
- Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible time off policy + 10 paid holidays per year
- Remote First work environment, fostering work-life balance and autonomy
- Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real difference
- And much more!
Join Our Mission!
If you're excited about leading construction projects that protect homes and families from wildfire disasters, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a fast-growing team with purpose and innovation at its core.
Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Frontline. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel we're represented, and we belong. We encourage talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.