Head of Finance (Startup exp NEEDED) - San Francisco, CA

Head of Finance

We're hiring the Head of Finance to build the financial engine behind this growth so we can sustain it and accelerate into the next phase. You'll report directly to the CEO and own everything from the financial model to our next fundraise, building a finance function from scratch for the speed we operate at. You'll create the systems and discipline, and the decisions you make in year one will shape how this company scales for the next decade.

What You'll Own

FP&A & strategic planning

• Build driver-based financial models for revenue, costs, margin, and cash flow across both enterprise and creator engines.
• Own revenue forecasting, hiring plans, runway scenarios, and unit economics.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual reporting - distill insights and flag risks.
• Partner with the CEO on budget allocation, investment decisions, and strategic bets.

Capital strategy & fundraising

• Lead fundraising alongside the CEO - modeling, narrative, diligence, investor Q&A, and board communications.
• Manage cash, treasury, and credit facilities.

Revenue & monetization

• Design the financial architecture for usage-based enterprise pricing and consumer/creator monetization - pricing, contract structures, and deal economics.
• Establish revenue recognition that is clean, defensible, and scale-ready.

Accounting, controls & compliance

• Build audit-ready financials by 2027 - internal controls, documentation, and reporting infrastructure from scratch.
• Own month-end close, reconciliations, AP, expense management, and financial controls.
• Lead US and Japan tax strategy - filings, R&D credits, cross-border obligations, and payroll/EOR.
• Manage outsourced accounting, tax, and payroll vendors.

Operations

• Coordinate with legal on contracts, vendor agreements, and compliance.
• Own HR operations, including payroll and benefits.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years in finance at a high-growth, venture-backed startup
• End-to-end FP&A ownership: modeling, forecasting, close, and reporting
• Strong US GAAP, revenue recognition, and financial reporting fundamentals
• Meaningful use of AI tools to redesign finance workflows
• Enterprise AI/SaaS experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills
• Comfortable moving between strategic analysis and detailed operational execution
• CPA, or experience managing outsourced accounting and tax vendors (a plus)