Finance Manager

Our client, a rapidly growing AI startup founded by leading researchers in the field, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Manager to build and oversee the company’s finance function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team pioneering groundbreaking technology that powers data-driven decision-making across industries. The company operates across the U.S. and Europe and is backed by top-tier investors. The team is small, collaborative, and execution-focused deal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, low-ego, and mission-driven environment.

***This is a full-time, in-person role based in the Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities:
• Build and manage the company’s finance infrastructure, including accounting, payroll, payments, and expense management systems.
• Oversee the month-end close and financial reporting across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in coordination with external accountants.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and treasury operations to provide clear visibility into company performance and runway.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop and maintain key financial metrics, dashboards, and reports that translate data into actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance across U.S. and European entities, coordinating with tax, accounting, and legal advisors as needed.
• Continuously improve and automate financial processes to enhance scalability, speed, and accountability.

Qualifications:
• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A, ideally blending investment banking experience with hands-on finance work in a high-growth or venture-backed tech startup.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP; IFRS a plus).
• Proven success designing and implementing scalable financial systems and processes.
• Experience managing multi-entity operations across jurisdictions and collaborating with external accounting and audit partners.
• Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a distributed, fast-paced environment.
• Low-ego, ownership-driven mindset and a passion for building from first principles.

Benefits:
• Competitive cash and equity compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipends
• Learning and wellbeing stipends
• Mission-driven culture that values diversity of thought, humility, and bias toward action