VP of Operations & Finance

Job description

We built Method to propel the next decade of consumer finance. Methods APIs are redefining financial connectivity with real-time read-write access to consumer liability accounts and bringing consumer finance one step closer to being autonomous. We are built on the tenets of consumer permissioned data access to enable financial institutions to deliver the most competitive products and seamless experiences to the consumer.

We have helped 4+ million users connect 30+ million liability accounts, credential‑less, save millions in interest and fees and get access to billions of dollars in personalized loans. We have partnered with 60+ financial institutions - including Robinhood, Bilt Rewards, SoFi, Pen Fed, Figure, Happy Money and Aven - to deliver frictionless, personalized and engaging user experiences.

We’re a team of 30+ people spread across offices in Austin, Washington D.C., and New York City! We’re excited to continue the momentum working alongside our investors and advisors from Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Y Combinator, Avra, and Ardent. To learn more about us, check out our blog!

The VP of Operations and Finance will work with our cross‑functional leadership to drive both operational efficiency and financial management across the organization. This dual role requires strategic leadership in optimizing business processes while ensuring strong financial controls, planning, and performance. You will lead a cross‑functional team spanning Accounting, Finance, Talent and HR and also own high‑impact strategic vendor relationships that directly affect the bottom line and product capabilities.

• Oversee Finance, Accounting, Talent, and HR, building the systems, processes, and planning rhythms that support Method’s growth.
• Implement FP&A best practices, own forecasting and budgeting cycles, and develop the financial narrative for executives and investors.
• Oversee key vendor relationships including bureaus, bank relationships, cloud vendors, and infrastructure providers to improve margins and expand product capabilities.
• Drive initiatives that support company growth targets, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Sales to optimize resource allocation and remove operational barriers.
• Define and track key metrics to optimize operational efficiency, vendor performance, and cross‑team execution.
• Jump into high‑impact cross‑functional projects ranging from board prep to overseeing audits and running annual planning cycles.

• 10+ years of experience in finance, business operations, and/or management consulting, ideally in venture‑backed, high‑growth companies.
• 3+ years as a people manager, with experience leading cross‑functional G&A or finance teams.
• Strong FP&A foundation with proven ability to own forecasting, budgeting, and financial storytelling.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic vendor or partnership negotiations that materially impact cost structure or product capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a strong sense of urgency, proactivity, and independence.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, prioritizing, structuring work, and managing multiple high‑stakes initiatives in parallel.
• Background managing growth‑stage startup operations and vendor‑enabled product development.

• Experience in B2B fintech or finance‑related industries
• Hands‑on experience with HR operations and compliance management

The annual US base salary range for this role is $240,000 - $280,000, based on experience.