Job Description
Fast-Growing Fintech Startup | Confidential
Were partnering with a fast-growing fintech startup to hire its first-ever finance leader. This is a rare opportunity to step in early, work directly with the CEO, and help shape the financial foundation of a business thats entering its next phase of growth.
This role is highly strategic. While there will be some basic accounting oversight, the focus is firmly on FP&A, debt and financial modeling, fundraising support, and decision-making at the executive level. If youre excited by building, scaling, and influencing outcomes this role is built for that.
Why this role is compelling
- Be the first finance hire and build the function from the ground up
- True thought partner to the CEO on strategy, growth, and capital decisions
- Exposure to fundraising, debt structuring, and investor conversations
- Opportunity to scale with the business and take on broader leadership as the company grows
- Meaningful impact early not a back-office role, but a seat at the table
What youll be doing
- Own company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-term modeling
- Build and maintain debt and capital structure models to support growth initiatives
- Partner with the CEO on strategic planning, pricing, unit economics, and growth initiatives
- Support fundraising efforts, including materials, models, and investor diligence
- Translate financial data into clear insights to guide operating and strategic decisions
- Work cross-functionally with operations, product, and leadership to improve performance
- Establish scalable financial processes and infrastructure as the company grows
- Oversee light accounting functions (likely with external support)
Who were looking for
- Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or a strategic in-house finance role at a high-growth company
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset, ideally with debt modeling experience
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from scratch
- Strategic mindset with the ability to zoom out and execute
- Excited about joining an early-stage company and growing alongside it
- Clear communicator who can influence and partner with senior leadership
This is a great fit if you
- Want to get in early and help shape a companys trajectory
- Prefer strategy, modeling, and impact over pure accounting
- Are energized by ownership, autonomy, and visibility
- See finance as a driver of growth not just reporting
Seniorities
Employment type
Job function
- Finance, Project Management, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
- Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Internet Marketplace Platforms
Location: SanFrancisco,CA
Salary: $168,000.00 $250,000.00
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Job Tags
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