Vice President, Finance & Strategy Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping datateams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leadinganalytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams everyweek. As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annualrecurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Cloudcustomers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, andDunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including AndreessenHorowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believein empowering data practitioners:

• Code-based data transformationsunlock transparency, flexibility, and collaboration
• Analystsshould adopt software engineering best practices to build trusteddata products
• Core analytics infrastructure should be open sourceand user-controlled
• Analytic code—not just tools—should be sharedand community-driven dbt is now synonymous with analyticsengineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the datacontrol plane for enterprise teams around the world.

And we’re justgetting started. We’re growing fast and building a team ofpassionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about whatmakes us special by checking out our values. VP, Finance & StrategyWe are at an inflection point as we scale towards $250M ARR andchart our course toward continued hyper-growth and potential IPOreadiness. The VP of Finance & Strategy will be a pivotal force inleading and scaling the companys financial planning, forecasting,and strategic finance functions. This leader will serve as athought partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive team, drivingfinancial rigor, capital efficiency, and business insight duringthis critical next phase of the company’s evolution. At dbt Labs,we are building a category-defining business in the analyticsengineering space, and this role is instrumental in ensuring wesustain our trajectory with discipline, foresight, and operationalexcellence. This is more than a finance role—this is amission-critical leadership position for a dynamic, high-growthSaaS company ready to take its next big leap. Our ideal candidateis based in the United States with a preference for candidates inthe San Francisco Bay Area or greater New York City metro.

Theimpact youll have:

As dbt Labs scales into a mature,high-performing enterprise, this role requires seasoned VP-levelleadership to architect and institutionalize a best-in-classStrategic Finance and FP&A function. The company’s increasingcomplexity and accelerated growth demand a senior executive whocan:

• Lead at Scale
• Build and mentor a world-class finance andstrategy team, capable of supporting a growing, global SaaSorganization.
• Drive Operational and Financial Excellence
• Elevate financial forecasting, capital allocation, and scenarioplanning to ensure optimized decision-making across the business.
• Deliver IPO Readiness
• Develop and operationalize a roadmap forpotential and future public company readiness, including financialcontrols, regulatory compliance, and investor relations support.
• Act as a True Business Partner
• Provide actionable insights andstrategic counsel to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team,influencing key business decisions and helping drive enterprisevalue creation.
• Champion Automation and Systems
• Streamlinefinancial operations by leveraging best-in-class systems, analyticstools, and automation to scale efficiently.

What success lookslike:

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CFO and CEO,helping shape company-wide strategy with data-driven insights.
• Own long-range financial planning, ensuring alignment with companystrategy, market dynamics, and investor expectations.
• Build anddevelop a high-performing Finance & Strategy team, fostering aculture of accountability, development, and excellence.
• Leadcompany-wide capital allocation strategy, focusing on capitalefficiency and risk mitigation as the company scales.
• Establishand execute the IPO-readiness roadmap, including the implementationof financial controls, regulatory readiness, and capital marketsengagement.
• Partner with Product, GTM, and Operations leaders tosupport pricing strategy, business model optimization, and uniteconomics.
• Drive financial automation and continuous improvementacross forecasting, reporting, and decision-support processes.
• Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and executiveleadership on critical financial and strategic matters.

Attributesof our ideal hire:

• 15 years of progressive experience in Finance,with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Ability toroll-up your sleeves and dive into the weeds; comfortable operatingat both 30,000 feet and ground level—willing to lead from the frontand get into the details when necessary.
• Significant experiencein high-growth SaaS companies, ideally at or beyond the $500M ARRstage, with direct exposure to IPO processes or public companyoperations.
• Exceptional financial modeling, scenario planning,and forecasting expertise, with a command of SaaS metrics and KPIs.
• Proven leadership track record in building and scaling FP&Aand Strategic Finance functions, coupled with operational rigor andpeople-first management skills.
• A strategic operator who canbalance big-picture thinking with strong execution.
• History ofinfluencing executive teams and Boards, with sound judgment and theability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of enterprise software go-to-market strategies,customer acquisition models, and SaaS unit economics.
• Experiencewith capital markets activities, including investor relations,equity raises, and IPO preparation.
• Proficiency in financialsystems and automation tools to enhance visibility, efficiency, andaccuracy in reporting. You’ll stand out if you have:
• Successfullyled financial planning at a company that completed a successfulIPO.
• Expertise in business model optimization and pricingstrategy within SaaS.
• Experience guiding companies throughmultiple stages of growth and transformation.
• A proven ability toinfluence board-level conversations and shape investor narratives.

What to expect in the hiring process: 1. Interview with TalentAcquisition Partner 2. Interview with Hiring Manager 3. TeamInterviews with Cross-functional Stakeholders 4. Interview with VPof People 5. Interview with CEO More about us Benefits at dbt Labs

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encouragestime off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Health & wellness stipend
• Flexible stipends for: o Home officesetup o Learning and development o Office space o And more!