About the RoleIn this role, you will own the financial engine of Sola as our first Head of Finance, from the operating model and monthly close to board materials and fundraising workstreams. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to turn the business's growth into a clear, reliable financial picture, and build the insurance-specific finance function, including premium and claims accounting, that a company like ours needs to scale.
This role has meaningful ownership over how Sola manages, reports, and plans around its finances, and will help shape how the finance function evolves as we grow.
You will also build the systems, controls, and team that let Sola scale its finances without losing rigor or speed.
What You'll Do- Own financial planning and analysis, including the operating model, annual budget, forecasting, and cash runway management
- Support and execute on the company's financial strategy in partnership with the CEO, and advise on key financial decisions
- Build and run core finance operations: monthly close, GAAP financial statements, internal controls, and vendor relationships (payroll, banking, audit, tax)
- Manage insurance-specific finance, including premium and claims accounting
- Track and report key insurance metrics
- Prepare board materials and investor updates, and lead financial workstreams for future fundraising (modeling, data room, diligence)
- Hire and develop the finance team as the company grows
You're a Strong Fit If You- Have 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership experience (Head of Finance, Finance Director, Controller, or similar)
- Have direct insurance industry experience at a carrier, MGA/MGU, insurtech, reinsurer, or broker
- Can operate hands-on in an early-stage environment without needing a large team around you
- Communicate clearly with executives, boards, and non-finance stakeholders
- Bring rigor and structure to financial decisions without slowing the business down
What You Bring- Strong knowledge of insurance finance, including premium and claims accounting, reserving, and loss and combined ratios
- Strong FP&A skills, including building operating models and leading budgeting and forecasting processes
- Experience owning a monthly close and producing GAAP financial statements
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Experience at a venture-backed startup, ideally through one or more fundraising rounds, preferred
- Experience implementing finance systems and controls preferred
Benefits- Competitive salary with bonus ($180k-$220k)
- Stock options
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Dynamic work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and risk-taking
Why This Role MattersYou'll be joining a team that's reimagining an industry most people find frustrating. While traditional insurance companies are stuck in outdated processes, you'll build the financial foundation that lets Sola grow with discipline instead of chaos.
This is a chance to make a real impact in a space that affects millions of people, owning the numbers behind a company that's genuinely growing, in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Ready to help us change how people think about insurance?
