Pair Eyewear is looking for a VP of Finance to help lead the company through its next phase of growth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for FP&A, Accounting, and Business Systems, and for bringing financial rigor and operating discipline to a fast-moving, high-growth consumer business. As a member of the company's leadership team, the VP of Finance will help set company-wide objectives, partner with functional leaders to build the operating plans that achieve them, and hold the organization accountable for delivering results.
This role reports directly to the CFO/COO and is a critical partner to the leadership team in translating strategy into an executable, measurable plan.
What You'll Do:Leadership & Company Strategy- Serve as a member of the company's leadership team, contributing to company-wide strategy and decision-making beyond the finance function
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate strategic objectives into concrete operating plans, budgets, and resourcing decisions
- Hold leadership and their teams accountable for delivering against operating plans, surfacing risks and trade-offs early
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO/COO and co-CEOs on financial and operational implications of major business decisions
- Partner with co-CEOs, CFO/COO on fundraising, M&A and other strategic projects
FP&A- Own the company's financial planning and analysis function, including annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning
- Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, fundraising, and investment decisions
- Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews with clear, actionable insight into performance against plan
- Partner with department leaders on headcount planning, capital allocation, and ROI analysis for key initiatives
Accounting- Oversee the Accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity of the company's financial statements
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Ensure the company is audit-ready and positioned to scale its accounting infrastructure as the business grows
Business Systems- Own the roadmap for finance and business systems (ERP, planning tools, reporting infrastructure), ensuring they scale with the business
- Drive process improvement and automation to increase the speed and accuracy of financial data and reporting
- Partner with Data/Engineering to ensure clean, reliable data flows between systems that inform financial and operational decisions
Who You Are:- A strategic finance executive who sees beyond the numbers and helps shape the long-term direction of the business
- A trusted advisor to executive leadership, bringing sound judgment, thoughtful perspective, and a willingness to challenge assumptions in pursuit of the best outcome
- An exceptional cross-functional leader who builds strong partnerships across the organization and influences decisions through data, credibility, and collaboration
- A people-first leader who attracts, develops, and empowers high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- An operator who can seamlessly shift between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, knowing when to zoom out and when to dive into the details
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is energized by solving complex business challenges with pragmatism and creativity
- A systems thinker who continuously looks for opportunities to simplify processes, improve operational efficiency, and build scalable infrastructure
- A clear and confident communicator who can distill complex financial concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at every level of the organization
- Someone with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability who leads with transparency and earns trust across the business
Need to Have:- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of both FP&A and Accounting functions
- Experience operating in a high-growth environment, ideally at a venture-backed or private equity-backed company
- Demonstrated success leading finance organizations through periods of rapid growth and organizational change
- Track record of partnering with executive leadership to set company objectives and translate strategy into operating plans
- Proven ability to influence company strategy through financial analysis and business partnership
- Experience presenting financial performance and strategic recommendations to executives, boards, and investors
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting
- Experience implementing or scaling ERP and business systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or similar)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for non-finance audiences
Nice to Have:- Consumer products and/or direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience
- CPA and/or MBA
- Experience supporting fundraising, M&A, or other strategic finance initiatives
- Experience building finance infrastructure, systems, and processes that scale alongside a growing business
Some Benefits and Perks of Working at Pair:- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Generous vacation policies
- Competitive salaries with equity opportunities
- Retirement savings plan options
- Free eyewear (plus discounts for family and friends)
- NYC dog friendly office with flexible hybrid work options
At Pair, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $250,000 - $280,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
