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.