Strategic Finance Lead

Runlayer

$135K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in investment banking or private equity, plus 3+ years in strategic finance or FP&A at a high-growth startup.
  • Experience working with AI tools and applications in finance.
  • Background in an enterprise sales environment, preferably with infrastructure or usage-based focus.
  • Solid modeling abilities; models should be driver-based and easy to audit.
  • Experience overseeing accounting closures.
  • Ability to independently build and take ownership of the finance function.

Responsibilities

  • Own the company's operating model.
  • Run monthly metrics reporting to track financial performance.
  • Create and maintain interactive dashboards for key financial metrics.
  • Oversee the finance tech stack including QuickBooks and other integrations.
  • Handle tax, revenue recognition, and financial compliance management.
  • Lead the monthly accounting close process with the accounting team.
  • Collaborate with sales leadership on compensation plans and quota design.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity that reflects expertise and customer engagement.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Professional development budget for AI and enterprise software training.
  • Choice of top-tier equipment to optimize work environment.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision coverage.
  • Direct opportunities for customer interaction, demonstrating the impact of your contributions.
Full Job Description
This is our first dedicated finance hire. You'll own strategic finance end to end: the operating model, monthly metrics reporting, capacity planning, pricing and unit economics, and accounting & tax close.

What you'll do
  • Own the operating model
  • Run monthly metrics reporting
  • Build and maintain live dashboards for ARR, pipeline, burn, and sales productivity
  • Own the finance tech stack: QuickBooks, Ramp, banking partners, billing system, including the integrations between them
  • Manage tax, revenue recognition, reporting requirements, & financial compliance
  • Manage the monthly accounting close with our accounting team
  • Partner with sales leadership on comp plans, quota design, capacity models
  • Prep board materials and support fundraising diligence


What we're looking for
  • 2+ years in investment banking or private equity, followed by 3+ years in strategic finance or FP&A at a high-growth startup
  • AI-native. You should already be using AI heavily in your own work
  • Experience at an enterprise sales company, ideally with infrastructure or usage-based focus
  • Strong modeling skills. Driver-based, easy to audit, built for other people to use
  • You've managed accounting closes
  • Comfortable building and owning the entire finance function


What We Offer

We provide a competitive package designed to attract and retain top talent who can work effectively with enterprise customers.
  • Competitive salary and equity - compensation that reflects your expertise and customer-facing responsibilities.
  • Paid time off - paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
  • Professional development - budget for conferences, courses, and certifications in AI, enterprise software, and customer success.
  • Top-tier equipment - your choice of laptop and accessories to create your ideal work environment.
  • Health benefits - comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Customer interaction opportunities - work directly with innovative companies and see the immediate impact of your work.


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