Vice President Finance

Role Summary

The Vice President of Finance will own end-to-end finance operations and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. This role is central to scaling Baya’s IP licensing and software business , ensuring financial rigor, sound judgment, and disciplined execution across revenue recognition, controls, and global operations.

The VP of Finance will also help position the company for long-term strategic outcomes , including building the financial foundation, controls, and operating discipline required for a potential future IPO .

This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance executive with deep experience leading finance in fast growth technology companies .

Key Responsibilities

• Own and enforce U.S. GAAP / ASC 606 revenue recognition across all commercial arrangements, including IP licensing, milestone-based agreements, and multi-element customer contracts
• Establish clear, consistent, and well-documented technical accounting positions
• Partner with legal, sales, and business teams to ensure contract structures align with revenue and risk considerations
• Drive clean audits through disciplined application of accounting standards and strong internal review processes
• Design, implement, and operate SOX-aligned internal controls over financial reporting , scaled appropriately for a pre-IPO company
• Ensure clear ownership for control design, documentation, testing readiness, and remediation
• Proactively identify and manage financial, operational, and compliance risks as the business grows in scale and complexity

Scalable Finance Platform

• Build a durable, audit-ready finance function —people, processes, and systems—capable of supporting rapid growth and increasing transaction complexity
• Ensure finance infrastructure can support future strategic events, including IPO readiness , without rework or disruption
• Lead global finance operations across the U.S., India, and the U.K., supporting expansion in Asia and other international markets

Leadership & Partnership

• Partner with the executive team on financial strategy, planning, and operating decisions
• Support fundraising, investor interactions, and board-level financial reporting
• Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization with strong accountability and execution discipline

Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of experience leading finance in high-growth technology companies
• Demonstrated experience leading finance functions , not just managing reporting
• Deep understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition , ideally in IP licensing, software, or complex contract environments
• Strong background in SOX-aligned controls , internal controls design, and audit readiness
• Experience building scalable finance platforms suitable for long-term growth and IPO readiness
• Experience working with global teams and international operations
• Semiconductor, semiconductor IP, or deep-tech industry experience is a strong plus, but not required

Why Baya

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth semiconductor IP company as part of the executive leadership team and play a defining role in building a world-class finance organization —one that supports rapid growth today while laying the disciplined foundation required for building a large successful tech company