The posting, in Compa's own words
archived Sep 28, 2026About Compa
Compa is a venture-backed AI startup revolutionizing the future of compensation! We're bringing AI-forward tools and human-centered engineering to make pay competitive and fair, for all. By offering a premier, live compensation data platform that delivers top-tier intelligence to enterprise teams, we enable the world's largest companies to make smart and fair decisions while staying competitive and compliant. In dynamic job markets during the rise of AI, companies need the best data to stay competitive! Our force-multiplying team is powered by live data and thoughtful design, and our products have earned the trust of the world’s largest companies: NVIDIA, Stripe, DoorDash, OpenAI, Moderna, Workday, Ulta, Target, and more. Come build with us!
The Role
We are seeking a strategic, hands-on VP, Finance to join our leadership team at a pivotal stage of growth. As a venture-backed Series B company, we are scaling rapidly — expanding our team, refining our go-to-market engine, and building operational foundations for long-term success. The VP, Finance will serve as both a strategic thought partner to the CEO and executive team, as well as architect of a world-class finance organization. This is an ideal role for a finance leader looking to build a scalable finance function and grow into a CFO-level position as the business scales.
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Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership
Shape company strategy through a financial lens alongside the CEO and executive team Drive data-informed decision-making across Product, Engineering, GTM, People, and Operations teams Translate complex financial data into clear insights guiding investment, headcount, pricing, and resource allocation Own financial readouts to board and investors
Financial Planning & Capital Strategy
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning Develop financial models supporting growth initiatives, M&A evaluation, and capital allocation Partner with CEO on fundraising strategy and investor diligence Monitor key financial metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV, burn, Magic Number, Credit Burndown) for sustainable scaling Manage treasury function, banking relationships, and working capital optimization