VP of Finance

Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team!

Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others:

• Built In's 2026 Best Midsize Companies to Work For in New York City

• Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work For In New York City

• Built In’s 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work For In the U.S.

• Built In’s 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City

• Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022

• Business Insider’s Most Promising Consumer Startups 2022

• Forbes Fintech 50 2022

Role overview

The Vice President of Finance is both a strategic leadership and tactical position responsible for overseeing all financial operations at Brigit. This role will drive the financial strategy and analysis to support the company’s growth objectives, while building a best in class finance function. The VP of Finance will oversee strategic finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and accounting, and partner closely with Brigit and Upbound (our parent company) leadership on corporate development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Board of Directors reporting. This individual will report to Brigit’s Chief Credit Officer (CCO), collaborate with executive leadership, and manage a team to achieve our financial goals. Additionally, this role will partner with Upbound’s finance and accounting teams to integrate financial processes and adhere to public company standards.

Location

This is a full-time position based in New York City, requiring onsite presence at Brigit’s office 3–5 days per week depending on business needs. At this time, we’re unable to consider remote candidates.

What you’ll be doing

• Financial Strategy: Partner with the executive leadership team to drive strategic planning, increase growth and profitability, launch new product offerings, optimize customer unit economics, and more.

• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Lead financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic decision-making, business optimizations, and resource allocation.

• Board Materials: Prepare materials for board meetings to convey the story of Brigit through financial performance and metrics.

• Budgeting and Reporting: Lead the quarterly and annual budgeting process, report actual performance versus budget, and make recommendations to course correct when necessary.

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Assess M&A opportunities from inception through execution, providing strategic guidance and financial diligence.

• Accounting: Manage the accounting team to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results.

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and growth initiatives.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally to support busines