Head of Finance
Own financial model, forecasts, board reporting, unit economics, and capital allocation for a high-growth AI-native HRIS/payroll startup. Build the finance function and partner directly with the CEO on strategic decisions.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own the financial model and forecast; turn revenue trajectory into a plan the company runs against and a model the board trusts
- Run board and investor reporting: monthly metrics, quarterly board materials, and the financial narrative behind both
- Own unit economics and pricing analysis (ARPU, gross margin, payback, economics of new lines like benefits brokerage and in-house payroll rails)
- Partner on capital allocation: where the Series B goes, how to think about burn and runway, and the return on big bets like replacing the money-movement vendor
- Build the finance function: hire and lead the controller and ops side; own relationships with wealth, banking, accounting partners, and auditors
- Be the financial backbone of the next fundraise
Requirements
- 5+ years in finance, including ownership of FP&A and board reporting at a high-growth startup
- Deep FP&A and strategic finance ability; can build a model from scratch and defend all assumptions to a board
- Fluent in SaaS metrics, and ideally fintech or payments economics (float, money movement, multi-product ARPU)
- Partnered directly with a founder or CEO to make decisions and build
- Hands-on now, team-builder later; no task is beneath leadership at this stage
Nice to Have
- Experience in payroll, payments, insurance, or another regulated money-moving business
- Helped run a priced fundraise
Benefits
- 100% Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Matching: Start investing in your future from day one
- Unlimited PTO: Flexible PTO, trusted to take the time needed to recharge
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits for daily trip to NYC office
- Catered Lunch Daily
- Quarterly Offsites: Past locations include Spain and Catskills
Skills
FP&A, Financial Modeling, Board Reporting, SaaS Metrics, Unit Economics, Strategic Finance, Forecasting, Capital Allocation, Fundraising, Fintech/Payments Economics
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