Accounting and Finance Operations Analyst
Own end-to-end OPEX operations including AP, corporate cards, and reimbursements while building finance workflows and delivering spend analysis across software, marketing, T&E, and payroll.
Junior Analyst
Junior Analyst on CEO's team builds financial models, unit economics, and analyzes restaurant industry trends to inform strategic decisions and growth. Requires 2-3 years finance/consulting experience, advanced Excel/SQL, and strong communication skills.
80k – 120kNew York, NYFinance & AccountingOnsite2+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and iterate on financial models that project the future state of Blackbird’s business across multiple scenarios (growth, market expansion, product launches).
- Develop unit economics models for Blackbird’s transaction network (Flynet), restaurant memberships, and Blackbird Club loyalty program.
- Analyze market data and industry trends in the U.S. restaurant economy to identify opportunities and inform strategic priorities.
- Prepare investor-ready materials, board presentations, and internal memos that translate complex analysis into clear narratives.
- Partner with the Product, Sales, and Operations teams to pressure-test assumptions and validate growth levers.
- Support fundraising and partnership conversations with data-driven insights and scenario analysis.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, or management consulting. Internship experience at the right caliber also qualifies.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, including DCF, LBO, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and three-statement models.
- Exceptional Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Comfort with AI tools, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
- Ability to work with ambiguity and build models from limited data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for restaurants, hospitality, and/or the future of commerce and loyalty.
- Based in New York City. This is an on-site role.
Compensation
- Target annual salary: $80,000 - $120,000 USD (does not include equity).
- Full-time offers include stock options, benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and perks.
Skills
ExcelGoogle SheetsSQLTableauLookerFinancial ModelingDcfLboScenario AnalysisAI Tools
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