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Elve Inc

VP/SVP of Finance

Davis, CA · On-site

$180 - $250/hr

Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D ... D. and masters‑level engineers What it's like to work at Elve We are a small team (but growing ...

Manus Bio

Group Lead - Process Engineering

Augusta, GA · On-site

$97K - $126K/yr

Reporting to the SVP, Operations & Innovation, this mid-to-senior leader balances two complementary ... R&D-to-plant transfer Partner with R&D to mature emerging technologies, de-risk scale-up, and ...

Elve Inc

VP/SVP of Finance

Davis, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D ... D. and masters-level engineers What it's like to work at Elve We are a small team (but growing!) on ...

Elve Inc

VP/SVP of Finance

Davis, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D ... D. and masters-level engineers What it's like to work at Elve We are a small team (but growing!) on ...

Elve Inc

VP/SVP of Finance

Davis, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D ... D. and masters-level engineers What it's like to work at Elve We are a small team (but growing!) on ...

Johnson & Johnson

VP TECA R&D

West Chester, PA · On-site

... R&D. The Vice President owns the end-to-end new product development lifecycle-from concept through ... * MBA, MS engineering or advanced degree preferred Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity ...

Elve Speed Inc.

VP / SVP of Finance

Davis, CA · On-site

$180 - $250/hr

Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D ... D. and masters‑level engineers What it's like to work at Elve We are a small team (but growing ...

Still Bright Inc

VP, Engineering

Kenilworth, NJ · On-site

$279K/yr

The Vice President of Engineering is accountable for building out RACER's demonstration and ... Master's or Doctorate in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, mechanical engineering ...

WEX, Inc.

VP, Payments Engineering

$184K - $237K/yr

... we'd love to talk with you. About the Role The Vice President of Payments Engineering is ... responsible for leading the engineering organization that delivers WEX's Payments platform. You ...

eNett

VP, Payments Engineering

$184K - $237K/yr

... we'd love to talk with you. About the Role The Vice President of Payments Engineering is ... responsible for leading the engineering organization that delivers WEX's Payments platform. You ...

Entegris Inc.

WI · On-site

$275 - $330/hr

## Vice President, Operations- North AmericaApplylocations: Aurora, IL: Burnet, TXtime type: Full ... Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably chemical engineering; an advanced degree (MBA or MS ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president chemical engineering r&d in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Chemical Engineering R&D vs Director of Chemical Engineering?

AspectVice President Chemical Engineering R&DDirector of Chemical Engineering
ResponsibilitiesOversees R&D strategy, innovation, and long-term research initiativesManages daily engineering operations, project execution, and team leadership
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's), extensive industry experience, leadership skillsBachelor's or Master's degree, engineering background, management experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, executive meetings, cross-department collaborationProject management, team supervision, technical problem-solving
Industry UsageCommonly used in large corporations with dedicated R&D divisionsUsed across various company sizes for operational leadership

The Vice President Chemical Engineering R&D focuses on strategic research and innovation at an executive level, while the Director of Chemical Engineering handles daily operations and project management. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but the VP is more involved in long-term planning and industry leadership.

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VP/SVP of Finance

Elve Inc

Davis, CA • On-site

$180 - $250/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on VP/SVP of Finance to build and lead our financial operations. As a vital partner to the CEO, you will scale our financial infrastructure from early‑stage growth through future funding rounds. You will balance high‑level strategic planning with daily execution to optimize financial operations and drive sustainable growth.

Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Financial Modeling: Build and maintain rolling forecast models to project revenue, expenses, EBITDA, and cash flow, including scenario modeling
  • Unit Economics: Track and optimize core metrics like LTV, CAC, gross margins and contribution margins.
  • Capital Allocation: Partner with leadership to set department budgets and maximize ROI on headcount, CapEx, and R&D.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Fundraising Strategy / Due Diligence / Board Reporting:
    • Work with the CEO on capital structure planning and to execute equity and debt financing.
    • Prepare financial decks and commentary for quarterly board meetings and investors.
Accounting & Internal Operations
  • Financial Controls: Establish GAAP‑compliant accounting policies, US government compliant practices, internal controls, and tax compliance.
  • Month‑End Close: Oversee efficient monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes and reporting.
  • Tech Stack Management: Implement and/or optimize automated finance tools for payroll, billing, and ERP.
Key QualificationsRequired Experience
  • Startup Track Record: 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 3+ years in a high‑growth tech startup.
  • Fundraising Exposure: Direct experience preparing companies for institutional venture capital rounds.
  • Analytical Foundation: Prior background in investment banking, venture capital, corporate FP&A, or public accounting.
Skills & Competencies
  • Advanced Modeling: Elite‑level financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into strategy.
  • Execution Mindset: Willingness to operate as a sole contributor initially before scaling a lean team.
  • SaaS Tech Stack: Experience with platforms like NetSuite, Quickbooks, Rippling, Carta, or Mosaic.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $180,000 – $250,000 (dependent on experience and funding stage).
  • Equity: equity stake in accordance with the salary, with a standard 4‑year vesting schedule.
  • Perks: Comprehensive health benefits and generous time off benefits.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Exposure to cutting‑edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
  • Working closely with multiple Ph.D. and masters‑level engineers
What it’s like to work at Elve

We are a small team (but growing!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements‑ we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm‑wave RF amplifier market. We ask “dumb” questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.

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