# Strategic Finance Associate

**Company:** [Check](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/check)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $126k – $163k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Data Analysis, Presentation Skills, AI Tools, SQL, Investment Banking, Capital Allocation, Revenue Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-09-02

> Supports Check’s financial model, planning, fundraising, investor reporting, and strategic decision-making through rigorous analysis. The role requires at least three years of experience, including two years in investment banking or a similar role, plus strong modeling and analytical skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own Check’s financial model, including revenue and cost drivers.
- Support annual and quarterly financial planning and target-setting processes.
- Support organizational decision-making through ad hoc analyses, including product pricing, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
- Prepare Board presentations and provide investors with company performance updates.
- Support equity and debt fundraising processes.
- Support deal negotiations with key vendors and partners.
- Apply AI tools and agents to analysis and reporting workflows.

## Requirements
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and action plans.
- 3+ years of work experience, including 2+ years in investment banking or a similar role.
- Familiarity with AI tools and agents to accelerate workflows.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience in fintech, payments, or embedded/vertical SaaS.
- SQL proficiency or equivalent analytical depth.
- Prior experience on a Strategic Finance or Business Operations team.
- Prior experience in high-growth technology startups.

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