At Parkade, were transforming how parking works at private buildings to create a world with far less parking — one where every parking spot is available at the push of a button. Want to be a part of it? Hundreds of existing customers love Parkade, and investors do, too — having just funded our Series A. Were now ready to get Parkade into every apartment, condo, and office building in the US, and to do that, we need you.

Were looking for creative and strategic finance operator to join us as our finance leader, and first overall finance/accounting employee. The role may be Director or VP level, depending on experience.

We have hundreds of customers around the globe; well hit $5M ARR in Q1 2025, process $25M+ in payments annually, and we just closed a large Series A from a syndicate of current and potential customers.

This role is absolutely key to keeping Parkade on the path to hit $50M in ARR by the end of 2026, by building our the right process, team, reporting, and strategy.

About you

10+ years of progressive experience in finance-leadership roles, with a focus on startups and growth-stage companies
Prior financial leadership at a startup that grew from $5M ARR to $25-50M and raised at least $10M in venture capital during your time there
Strong financial modeling, analysis and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively
Solid understanding of financial reporting standards, GAAP principles, accounting, spreadsheets, and regulatory compliance requirements. Youve worked closely with accounting in multiple roles
Excellent operational skills across a mix of areas, from managing vendor relationships to keeping tabs on accounts receivable to overseeing a rotating mix of insurance needs
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a strong focus on driving business growth and value creation

Responsibilities (role)

Accounting: Manage our outside accountant and eventually hire a controller
AP: Pay bills, send invoices, reimburse employee expenses
AR: Ensure customers are paying, and work with sales/operations teams to improve related processes
Board/investor relations: Help prepare board decks, help with fundraising (process, due diligence, etc.), keep our investors in the loop
CEO: Youll report directly to our cofounder and CEO, Evan
FP&A: Move us from a world without set budgets, to an annual, board-approved budget and forecast — and help define goals
Misc: Help with options plans, 409(a), lease management, etc.
Reporting: Take over Parkades homespun data reporting system, and work cross-functionally to put more scaleable systems in place; ensure metrics are accurate and visible to everyone who should have them
Product: Partner with product, design, engineering and operations teams to push for changes to our product to improve unit economics, retention and growth
Sales collaboration: Manage revenue, pay sales commissions, and work collaboratively to creatively structure sales deals for mutual benefit between Parkade and our customers
Treasury: Manage our cash
Tax: Review tax policies and ensure compliance

Bonus points

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

Location

Were a hybrid team with about half the company working out of our San Francisco-Mission office. We have a strong preference, in this order, for someone in:

San Francisco whos willing to be in our office (mix of in-person and remote)
Los Angeles or Long Beach (remote or LA/LGB office)
Another part of California or its neighboring states (remote)

Applicants in other locations may apply, but we are prioritizing these areas.