About this opportunity
Xident B.V. lists this Head of Finance opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're looking for our first Head of Finance to build financial operations from the ground up. You'll own everything from monthly close to fundraising models, helping us scale our usage-based pricing model from seed stage to Series A and beyond.
Xident is building the future of digital identity verification. Our platform enables businesses to verify users' ages and identities in seconds, while respecting privacy through our unique "Verify Once, Access Everywhere" model.
Founded in 2023, we've already processed over 10M+ verifications processed and serve 500+ businesses. We're a remote-first company with team members across 12 countries.
Our mission is simple: To make identity verification seamless, private, and accessible for everyone. We believe privacy and convenience shouldn't be mutually exclusive, and we're proving it every day.
25+
Team members
500+ businesses
Customers
12
Countries
What You'll Do
Build and lead the finance function as our first dedicated finance hire
Own monthly close, financial reporting, and board deck preparation
Develop financial models for our usage-based pricing, unit economics (verification cost vs. revenue), and fundraising
Model the economics of our two-sided network — full verification costs vs. Xident ID reuse revenue
Implement financial systems and controls as we scale
Partner with leadership on strategic planning and resource allocation
What We're Looking For
8+ years of finance experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
Experience at high-growth startups, ideally from seed through Series B
Strong financial modeling skills (Excel/Sheets mastery required)
Understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, LTV, CAC) and usage-based pricing models
Experience with fundraising processes and investor relations
CPA or MBA preferred but not required
Nice to Have
Background in fintech, identity, or marketplace/network businesses
Experience modeling unit economics for usage-based pricing at scale
International finance experience (EU entities, multi-currency)
Our Hiring Process
We respect your time and aim to complete the entire process within 2-3 weeks. Here's what to expect:
Application Review
3-5 days
Our team reviews your application within 5 business days. We look for relevant experience, passion for our mission, and alignment with our values.
Initial Call
30 minutes
A 30-minute video call with our recruiting team to learn about your background, discuss the role, and answer your questions about Xident.
Technical Assessment
1-2 hours
Role-specific evaluation—this might be a coding challenge, portfolio review, case study, or technical discussion depending on the position.
Team Interviews
2-3 hours
Meet with 3-4 team members including your potential manager and cross-functional partners. We assess technical skills, collaboration, and culture fit.
Final Interview
45 minutes
A conversation with a company leader to discuss your career goals, our vision, and ensure mutual fit. This is also your chance to ask strategic questions.
Offer
24-48 hours
If it's a match, we move quickly. Expect a competitive offer within 48 hours of your final interview, with clear details on compensation and equity.
Privacy by Design
We iterate quickly, gather feedback, and improve continuously.
Ownership Mentality
Everyone owns their domain end-to-end. No finger-pointing, just solutions.
Transparent by Default
We're happy to answer any questions before you apply. Reach out to our team anytime.
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Who can apply
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