Director of Finance

Full TimeFully Remote (US or Canada Based)Apply for this jobAbout Nest VeterinaryAt Nest Veterinary, our mission is to make pet care accessible to every parent. We provide technology solutions that increase compliance and access to wellness care for pets, helping ensure more animals receive preventative care.We are transforming veterinary care by delivering thoughtful, design-forward, and tech-enabled experiences for pets and their parents.RoleWe're seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Finance to establish and lead our finance function as we scale from seed to Series A and beyond. You'll be the architect of our financial operations, building the systems and insights that power data-driven decisions across the company. A core responsibility will be implementing and overseeing an enterprise-grade analytics system that serves both our internal teams and our veterinary practice clients.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in building from scratch, gets excited about making financial data accessible and actionable, and wants to directly impact the health outcomes of millions of pets.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & OperationsOwn all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting as our first finance hireBuild and maintain financial models that guide our path to Series A and sustainable growthEstablish scalable financial processes and controls that grow with us to thousands of veterinary hospitalsLead monthly/quarterly close processes and board reportingPartner with leadership on strategic initiatives including pricing strategy, unit economics optimization, and investment decisionsAnalytics Platform LeadershipDesign and implement an enterprise-grade analytics system in collaboration with our data engineering teamOversee the deployment of Sigma Computing for both internal dashboards and client-facing embedded analyticsDefine KPIs and metrics that matter for veterinary wellness plans (compliance rates, retention, lifetime value)Ensure our veterinary partners have real-time visibility into their wellness program performanceBuild financial analytics and case studies that connect wellness outcomes to practice economics and medical complianceCross-Functional PartnershipPartner with our Data Engineering team to ensure our BigQuery data warehouse with Sigma Computing analytics serves both operational and financial reporting needsCollaborate with Hospital Success to design analytics that help practices improve their wellness metricsWork with Product to incorporate financial insights into our platform roadmapSupport Sales with ROI models and financial cases for prospective veterinary groupsFundraising & Investor RelationsLead financial due diligence for our Series A and future funding roundsMaintain investor reporting and communicationsBuild relationships with venture partners and potential strategic investors in the pet care spaceCreate compelling financial narratives that showcase our traction and potentialQualificationsBuilder Mindset: 5-7+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 2 years in high-growth startupsTechnical Excellence: Advanced financial modeling skills and experience with modern FP&A toolsAnalytics Leadership: Proven track record implementing BI/analytics platforms for internal and external stakeholdersHealthcare Experience: Understanding of SaaS metrics and ideally healthcare/veterinary economicsStrategic Thinking: Ability to balance scrappy execution with building for scaleCommunicator: You can translate complex financial concepts for veterinarians, engineers, and investors alikeSystems Oriented: Experience selecting and implementing financial systems (ERP, billing, revenue recognition)Nice to HaveExperience with veterinary practice economics or animal health industryCPA or MBA from a top programFamiliarity with Sigma Computing, BigQuery, or similar analytics platformsExperience with embedded analytics or client-facing reporting productsBackground in subscription/recurring revenue businessesPrevious experience taking a company from seed to Series B+Why Join Nest?Mission-Driven: Your work directly improves health outcomes for millions of pets by making wellness care more accessibleFounding Team: Shape our entire financial strategy and build the finance function from the ground upReal Impact: See your analytics platform help veterinary practices increase access to careModern Stack: Work with cutting-edge tools (GCP, BigQuery, Sigma) without legacy system constraintsGrowth Trajectory: Join post-seed with clear path to Series A, offering significant equity upsidePeople-First: We prioritize empathy, collaboration, and curiosity in our work and cultureCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceMeaningful equity participation as an early team memberComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverageFlexible PTO and remote work environmentProfessional development budgetHow To ApplySend your resume and a brief note to jacob@nestveterinary.com about why Nest Veterinary excites you. We'd especially love to hear about:A time you built financial infrastructure from scratch at an early-stage companyYour vision for how analytics can transform veterinary practice operationsWhy you're passionate about improving pet health through better business intelligenceNest is an equal-opportunity employer. You are welcome at Nest for who you are, no matter where you come from or what you look like. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing veterinary health care and help pets live longer, healthier and happier lives.