Vice President of Finance & Business Operations
Mojo Vision
Mojo Vision is a Silicon Valley start-up pioneering a highly flexible, wafers-in, wafers-out micro-LED platform to unlock AI applications in multiple market segments. Built over nine years by our skilled engineers, our system-level process combines advanced 300mm silicon architecture with GaN-on-Silicon emitters, proprietary quantum dots, and micro-lens arrays to resolve conventional trade-offs in size, brightness, bandwidth density, and power. Our scalable, manufacturing-ready approach enables breakthrough products such as AI glasses and next-generation optical interconnects for AI data centers. Mojo Vision is based in Cupertino, CA.
Position Overview
We are seeking a VP-level leader to drive Finance & Business Operations, who is strategic in thinking and hands-on in execution. You will own all aspects of the company's financial, business, and IT operations, working closely with the executive team to ensure cross-functional alignment of objectives and execution to plan. You will work closely with the CEO to support engagement with current and new investors and support board of director meetings. You will work closely with product management to support the development of business cases and business plans. You will manage and grow a small team of finance and operations professionals, and work with external partners to support the company's activities as it grows. This is a very hands-on role, and you will be expected to work directly on finance and admin functions with your small team and external partners.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Oversee financial operations, including financial accounting (G/L, AP, AR, Payroll), reporting (financial, management, and investor), and compliance.
- Manage, collect, and consolidate financial data to accurately reflect business performance.
- Develop internal controls and implement accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Engage with external professionals, including auditors and tax preparers.
Strategic Planning & Decision Support
- Provide management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Develop and track key business performance metrics.
- Lead development of annual operating plan and periodic forecasts – P/L, Balance Sheet and Cash.
- Monitor and control the budget.
- Support the CEO and leadership team in investor relations, fundraising, and the due diligence process.
- Support board of director activities, including preparation of information packages for board meetings and other board approvals.
Operational Excellence
- Assess current accounting and operational processes; recommend and implement improvements.
- Ensure asset protection through robust internal controls.
- Oversee insurance coverage and compliance.
- Manage equity administration.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and retain a high-performing finance and operations team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
IT & Business Operations
- Oversee IT functions supporting engineering and business operations.
- Partner with the Head of IT to ensure cybersecurity compliance and technology alignment.
- Collaborate with the CEO, CTO, and product leadership to align operational priorities with company goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in finance and business operations within private and public companies.
- 5+ years in executive finance leadership roles, including Controller or higher responsibilities.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and ERP migration projects.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Proven experience in fundraising and managing investor relations.
- Hands-on proficiency in drafting and editing business agreements.
- Strong decision-making skills in dynamic environments; Data-driven but also able to make decisions with incomplete information. Ability to revisit past decisions or challenge assumptions when new information becomes available.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems into actionable solutions.
- Experience building and managing finance and operations teams.
- Oversight of IT functions and cybersecurity compliance.
- Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly semiconductor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA).
- CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification.
- Expertise in corporate governance and board reporting for private and public companies.
- Experience with equity management platforms (e.g., Carta) and complex cap table structures.
- Demonstrated success in scaling finance and operations teams during rapid growth phases.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Level
- VP, Finance & Business Operations
Salary Range
- $200,000 - $300,000
Please submit your resume to careers@mojo.vision