Vice President of Finance - Investor Relations & Fundraising

Location: Remote - United States

Position: Executive Leadership

Compensation: Equity-only, with potential success bonus

Company Description: Tutor Chat AI is an early-stage education technology company developing innovative artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve student learning outcomes and empower educators. Our AI-powered tutoring platform integrates with learning management systems (LMS) to provide personalized, course-grounded academic support while helping educational institutions better understand student progress. Our mission is to help students learn with AI effectively, responsibly, and independently. As we expand our institutional partnerships and prepare for our next stage of growth, we are seeking an entrepreneurial Vice President of Finance to lead investor outreach, fundraising strategy, and financial planning.

Role Description: Tutor Chat AI is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Vice President of Finance to join our executive leadership team. The initial priority of this position is to develop and execute our early-stage fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on angel investors, angel investment groups, family offices, and pre-seed/seed-stage investors. The VP of Finance will work directly with the CEO to identify potential investors, build relationships, coordinate investment discussions, and position the company for successful capital formation. As the organization grows, the role will expand into traditional financial leadership responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, investor reporting, and long-term financial strategy. This is an equity-compensated opportunity for someone who wants to help build and grow an early-stage AI company.

Investor Relations and Fundraising: Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy for angel and early-stage investors. Identify and research qualified angel investors, investment networks, family offices, and early-stage venture capital firms. Establish and maintain relationships with potential investors and strategic financial partners. Build and manage a structured investor outreach pipeline. Coordinate investor meetings, presentations, follow-ups, and due diligence activities. Collaborate with the CEO to develop pitch decks, financial forecasts, investment presentations, and fundraising materials. Identify potential fundraising opportunities through angel networks, startup accelerators, and investment organizations. Track investor engagement and provide regular updates on fundraising activities and pipeline development. Support company leadership and legal counsel throughout the investment process.

Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and maintain financial projections, operating budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Assist in developing company valuation models and investment scenarios. Evaluate capital requirements and recommend appropriate funding strategies. Establish investor reporting processes and key financial performance indicators. Support financial due diligence and capitalization table management. Develop long-term financial strategies supporting sustainable growth.

Executive Leadership: Work directly with the CEO on financial strategy and company development. Participate in strategic planning and executive-level decision-making. Build scalable financial processes as the company grows. Help establish financial policies, reporting practices, and operational controls. Support the transition toward a more comprehensive financial leadership function as funding and revenue increase.

Required Qualifications: Experience in early-stage fundraising, investor relations, startup finance, or venture capital. Understanding of angel investment networks and pre-seed/seed-stage financing. Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships with investors and financial stakeholders. Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities. Familiarity with equity financing, startup valuations, and investment structures. Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to contribute to an early-stage company's growth. Ability to work independently and collaborate directly with executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications: Established relationships with angel investors, angel investment groups, or early-stage venture capital firms. Previous experience supporting successful startup fundraising initiatives. Experience in artificial intelligence, SaaS, education technology, or enterprise software. Previous executive leadership experience within an early-stage company. Familiarity with SAFE agreements, convertible notes, and capitalization tables. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA, CPA, or CFA designation is a plus but not required. Compensation and EquityThis position is currently equity-only. No base salary is offered at this stage. Equity participation in Tutor Chat AI Inc., with the amount and vesting terms negotiated based on experience, responsibilities, and expected contribution. Potential success bonus based on mutually established performance objectives, subject to applicable law and a written agreement. Opportunity to participate in the company's long-term growth and value creation. Potential for future salaried compensation as company funding and financial resources permit, without any guarantee of conversion. The final compensation arrangement and engagement structure will be established through a written agreement.

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who sees the opportunity to help build a successful AI company and wants meaningful ownership in that growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the early-stage investment landscape, the initiative to develop new investor relationships, and the financial expertise necessary to guide the company through its next stages of development. Applicants should clearly describe their experience with angel investor outreach, early-stage fundraising, and investor relationship development.