Chief Financial Officer

New York, NY

Haven Life is an insurtech innovator, backed and wholly owned by MassMutual that creatively uses technology to advance the life insurance industry and better serve the modern customer.

We combine the culture of a startup with the stability and backing of a Fortune 500 company to create an environment that's truly unique.

Our diverse team is comprised of smart, collaborative people who think big, execute quickly and don't take themselves too seriously. We're located in New York's Flatiron District and in case you're wondering, yes, we provide free snacks. Cold brew too.

If you're creative, professional and kind, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are seeking a senior executive to be CFO of a newly formed enterprise SaaS company in the life insurance space, to help stand up a new finance function.

As we prepare for this new direction and next phase of growth, we need a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who can build and lead a finance organization at this critical time.

This is a newly created role where the CFO will oversee and build a high-performing team with compassion and commitment. They will be a core member of Haven Life's senior executive team and will report directly to the CEO, Yaron Ben-Zvi. The role will be based in New York City.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Partner with leadership on financing strategy, board communications, company culture and corporate development
Direct the company's Finance strategic planning initiatives and help to build out strong practices around Financial Planning & Analysis.
Partner with executive leadership and others in management on ensuring the engagement of the entire company around financial topics
Demonstrate strong financial stewardship
Collaborate closely with CRO to develop and evolve client pricing structures and monitor their effectiveness with a lens toward profitability
Direct resource allocation, monitor company expenditures and help review and negotiate client and vendor agreements.
Oversee internal and external financial reporting
Work with external parties on tax and compliance matters
Create accounting/finance policies as needed.
Help drive effective board meetings as well as manage communications with the BOD
Implement processes, frameworks and systems that allow us to capture and utilize timely and accurate data across the business to make better decisions
Provide support on various operational tasks including P&L and financial projections, pricing and valuation models and company presentations

REQUIREMENTS:

Financial Experience: VP of Finance for a company with at least $100mm in annual revenue or similar experience as a ‘number two’ to a CFO in a larger organization. Overall 10+ years of finance experience in a leadership position. Demonstrated ability to establish and run core financial processes, forecastings and reporting requirements while leveraging your insights to enhance strategy, profitability, and client relationships.
Entrepreneurial Bent: You have built something from the ground up and know what it’s like to work in a fast-paced and agile environment, tolerating ambiguities and resolving them as appropriate. You likely have some experience at a smaller company with this, or within a larger company driving a new initiative.
Strategic Thinking and Communication: Understanding of planning and executing short and longer term financial strategies with a metrics and goal-driven approach. Ability to manage communications with the board of directors as well as key clients at the highest level.
Technology Experience: Experience with a technology company, ideally at a B2B SaaS
organization in a finance role. Insight into how to structure financial relationships with SaaS client relationships so as to maximize value for all parties.
Team Building: Strong management skills and demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Unique Authentic Self: The ideal candidate embraces our four core values and also brings new perspectives, ideas, and ways of thinking that add to our culture.
Location: Must be able to work full-time from our New York City office when we return to the office
Work Status: Authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

BENEFITS:

We have a stellar team of co-workers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities. Oh yeah, and we pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K).

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.