Vice President of the Financial Data Platform
Role Description This full-time, remote Vice President of the Financial Data Platform role at Huscarl (YC P26) is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and scaling of the company’s financial data platform. The role involves overseeing end-to-end data architecture and pipelines, ensuring accurate and timely aggregation, normalization, and reporting of financial data across products and internal stakeholders. The Vice President collaborates closely with engineering, data science, product, and finance teams to define platform requirements, prioritize features, and drive adoption. Daily responsibilities include setting technical and operational standards, reviewing platform performance and data quality metrics, guiding the implementation of new tools and integrations, and resolving complex data and reporting issues. This leader also mentors team members, manages vendor relationships where needed, and ensures the platform supports regulatory, compliance, and audit needs while enabling strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Finance and experience working with financial data platforms, tools, or products. Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning supported by robust data infrastructure. Hands-on experience with Financial Statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and the data structures that underpin them. Proficiency in Financial Reporting, including the design of automated reporting workflows, dashboards, and KPI frameworks. Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets, diagnose data issues, and translate insights into platform and business improvements. Leadership experience in building and managing cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineering, analytics, product) in a high-growth or startup environment. Practical experience with modern data stack technologies (e.g., data warehouses, ETL/ELT tools, BI platforms, APIs) and best practices in data governance and quality. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and present complex concepts clearly. Track record of owning strategic initiatives end-to-end, including roadmapping, execution, and measurable impact on financial and operational outcomes. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.