What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, GM of Payments Product position at Billd?
About Billd
Billd is a fast-growing fintech company looking to disrupt a $1.5 trillion industry. We offer first-of-its-kind, industry-leading financial and technology products to empower our customers, commercial subcontractors. We believe in championing the underdog because no one else does.
You will be challenged to bring your best self to Billd and guaranteed to have the most professionally rewarding experiences of your career. We pride our team on being focused, relentless, and driven, but never take ourselves too seriously and love having fun.
As a rapidly growing company, we offer several opportunities for internal growth and career development. We’re committed to the motivated professionals that work at Billd, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out our 4.3 Glassdoor rating to see what our team has to say about working here.
But the praise doesn’t stop there. Some of our awards include:
- 4x Top Private Companies award winner (Austin Business Journal)
- 3x Fastest Growing Companies award winner (Austin Business Journal)
- 3x Top Technology Firm (Construction Executive Magazine)
- 2x Top Tech Employer in Austin (Austin Business Journal)
- 2x Best Places to Work (Forbes, BuiltIn)
- 1x Best CEO Nomination (Austin Business Journal)
We call our Austin, TX, headquarters home and have a hybrid work model that allows employees the flexibility to work from home one day per week. Our dog-friendly office is centrally located north of downtown and features a fully stocked kitchen, on-site fitness room, and hosts quarterly company-wide team events.
Role Overview:
The Vice President and GM of Payment Products is an executive-level role, reporting directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for launching a new business within our existing operations, with full accountability for strategy, execution, and P&L.This role requires a founder mentality, combining entrepreneurial drive, a passion for building, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to integrate the product successfully. You will work directly with the CEO and founding members of the company to build and launch this product offering.
This is a high potential business opportunity with several blue-chip General Contractors already enrolled.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop the vision, business model, and go-to-market strategy for the GC Payments. Align the product’s development and growth with Billd’s overarching business objectives.
- Operational Execution: Build the business from the ground up, leveraging Billd’s existing infrastructure. Establish systems, processes, and partnerships to ensure seamless integration and execution of the program.
- Customer Engagement: Work closely with general contractors to understand their needs and drive product adoption. Ensure subcontractor satisfaction by delivering a high-quality solution that meets their financial needs.
- Financial & Risk Management: Own the P&L for the GC Payments Product and ensure sustainable profitability. Collaborate with the risk team to develop underwriting models and manage risk effectively. Own all unit-level economics.
- Technology & Integration: Oversee ERP and payment system integrations to streamline processes and enhance customer experience.
Skills and Qualifications
- 10 years in financial services, construction, payments, product management, or related industries.
- Proven success in launching or scaling new business lines or products.
- Strong understanding of general contractor operations, accounting, and payment systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA highly preferred.
- Founder Mentality: Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and passionate about building from scratch.
- Strategic Visionary: Ability to see the big picture and execute detailed plans.
- Collaborative Leader: Strong team-building and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Customer-Centric: Adept at understanding and meeting the needs of contractors and subcontractors.
Why Billd?
Billd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the perspectives and experiences of every applicant, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
