WikiHead of Finance (f/m/d/x)
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OceanScore builds trusted, data-driven solutions for Maritime Emissions Management and Compliance, helping ship owners, operators, and financial institutions stay ahead of regulatory complexity. As our Head of Finance , you take ownership of building and running a finance function that reliably contributes to our international growth. Reporting directly to one of the Managing Directors, you ensure that financial operations across five international entities are structured, consistent, and decision-ready. We are a growing, VC-backed company with five offices and 45+ team members. For us,
Skills / categories
About finance / accounting roles
Finance roles split into accounting (close, audit, compliance) and FP&A (forecasting, business partnership). Senior finance roles trend toward FP&A and strategy.
Typical skills: Excel/Google Sheets at a high level, accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite), GAAP basics
Salary insights (US, rough)
Typical range for finance / accounting roles in the US is $55,000–$200,000/year, varying widely with seniority, company stage, and city.
Estimates only. For company-specific numbers, check levels.fyi (tech), Glassdoor, or ask in the interview.
How to prep for the interview
Finance interviews lean technical for accounting roles (debits/credits, GAAP scenarios, period-close mechanics) and analytical for FP&A (forecasting, variance analysis, business partnering). Expect at least one Excel exercise — usually a model you have to build or correct under time pressure.
Common questions: "Walk me through the three financial statements and how they connect", "How would you approach a forecast for a new product line?", and "Tell me about a time you challenged a business leader's plan with data". For senior roles, expect questions on materiality, audit experience (if relevant), and SOX compliance — read the company's 10-K if they're public.
Where this role typically leads
Accounting: Staff Accountant → Senior → Manager → Controller → CFO. FP&A: Analyst → Senior Analyst → Manager → Director of FP&A → CFO. CPA helps for senior accounting roles; an MBA helps for FP&A → executive paths but isn't strictly required.
The biggest career fork: controllership / compliance track vs. business-partnership / strategy track. Both lead to CFO eventually but very different day-to-days. Senior controllers spend their time on audits, reporting, and risk; senior FP&A spends it in strategy meetings and modeling future scenarios. Pick the one whose 10am Tuesday sounds better.
Red flags to watch for
- "Wear many hats" at a company over 100 people. Means the accounting function is under-staffed and reactive. Expect overtime around close.
- No mention of audit experience or controls (for senior accounting roles). Either the company hasn't matured controls yet (risky) or the JD was written by someone who doesn't understand the role.
- "Build the financial function from scratch" with no team or budget for tools. Sounds exciting; usually a burnout pipeline.
- FP&A role where the CEO ignores forecasts. You'll do beautiful models that nobody reads. Ask in the interview how prior forecasts have influenced actual decisions.
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What does a finance / accounting role typically involve?
Finance roles split into accounting (close, audit, compliance) and FP&A (forecasting, business partnership). Senior finance roles trend toward FP&A and strategy.
What's the typical salary range for finance / accounting roles in the US?
Roughly $55,000–$200,000 USD/year, depending on seniority, location, and company stage. This is a wide range on purpose — verify against levels.fyi or Glassdoor for the specific company.
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