VP, Finance & Strategy

Who we are HopSkipDrive ’s mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Our innovative, supplemental school transportation solutions are used by over 400 school districts, charter schools, nonprofits, government agencies, as well as busy families to safely and reliably get kids where they need to go. Student transportation is the largest mass transit system in the U.S. The way kids get to and from school has a direct impact on our kids, families, schools and communities. While school districts spend $28 billion annually on transportation, only 30% of kids get to school on a bus. The current system can no longer meet all the transportation needs of our districts, schools and families — and its shortcomings are causing inequities in educational access that are affecting the welfare of millions of kids each day. HopSkipDrive is taking a different approach to arranging safe, reliable school transportation that meets needs that aren’t being addressed by the current system, helping to fill gaps and supplement the student transportation options available. We create personalized transportation solutions for the one to the many, and everything in between.  We’re a company with heart Our partnerships with school districts, child welfare agencies and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for the most vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, children experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities.  We understand that the difference between struggle and success can sometimes be as simple as the ability to show up, which is why we’re on a mission to use innovative technology — coupled with operational expertise and new ways of thinking — to help kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they are going.  We’re an awesome place to work Our company culture has been well-recognized — HopSkipDrive has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, as well as Best Places to Work lists from Built In LA, Comparably, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Comparably also named us a Best Company for Professional Development, as well as to its Best CEO and Best CEOs for Women lists.  We’re growing rapidly Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we now operate across over 20 major markets and more than a dozen states across the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive has raised $100M in funding to date. Your role:  The VP, Finance & Strategy will lead the Finance & Strategy team and drive HopSkipDrive’s growth and strategic finance initiatives. This role will serve as the company’s strategic finance leader and oversee financial strategies and financial planning and analysis to deliver the continued strong financial performance of the company. You are extremely data-driven and analytical and know how to influence cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. You will work with company leaders to identify the most valuable opportunities for the growth of the business and the most effective means of achieving them. You are passionate about our mission and being a key driver of our strategic growth. This role will report directly to the CFO.  What you’ll do:  Own strategic finance, financial planning and analysis, corporate development, investor relations, cash management and other financial management activities Work directly with our CFO and partner cross-functionally to define our short-term and long-term business strategy and identify opportunities for growth and continued efficiency Lead short-term and long-term financial planning including the Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan, and associated growth initiatives Create and maintain strategic / business plans and lead capital allocation analyses to guide decision making across the organization Develop & manage company-wide metrics & KPIs, report on trends and explain variances, and translate data into actionable insights to drive enhanced business performance and profitability Continuously monitor, adjust, and communicate our financial results and plans internally and externally to increase transparency and alignment Establish and drive financial processes that enable the business to scale efficiently What you’ll bring:  12+ years experience in investment banking, management consulting or private equity and / or a strategic finance, FP&A or corporate development role at a leading technology company Bachelor’s and / or MBA in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Computer Science or other quantitative field Experience in building and managing a finance team, and scaling the finance function. Strong track record of developing and achieving ambitious financial goals and implementing scalable processes Experience leading company-wide initiatives and partnering with stakeholders across the organization on day-to-day execution to achieve targets Strong work ethic; high sense of urgency; ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment Goal-oriented; entrepreneurial spirit to continue innovating and adding value; proactive communication style with the ability to build / foster relationships with business partners internally and externally Experience leading high-growth startups and in the technology / mobility / marketplace sector is highly preferred This is a hybrid role, with time in the Downtown LA office required once a week.    What you will get: We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer competitive market comp, flexible vacation, FSA, medical, dental and vision, 401(k), and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 . Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes stock options and variable compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. HopSkipDrive is also proud to operate as a drug-free workplace.