Head of Finance
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Seattle, United States"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€8,869–€20,719). The listed pay band (€995–€1,158) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Seattle, United States | €8,869/per month | €12,913/per month | €20,719/per month |
Role Summary We’re hiring our first in-house finance leader to take ownership of our financial ecosystem. As the company grows, we’re looking for a forward-looking, hands-on leader to strengthen financial operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and build the systems and processes needed for long-term scale. You will move us from reactive accounting to proactive financial strategy, serving as the source of truth for our financial data. From inventory and margins to cash runway and forecasting, you’ll ensure the business operates on accurate, reliable information. Just as important as the systems is the seat at the table. We are looking for a genuine thought partner to leadership who can own their domain, engaging thoughtfully, challenging assumptions, naming uncomfortable tradeoffs, and grounding ambitious goals in financial reality. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building finance infrastructure inside a high-growth environment and is excited by the opportunity to shape the function from the ground up. You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to navigate a rapidly evolving industry and tackle a unique mix of accounting, operational finance, FP&A, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Modeling & Strategy: Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast growth, hiring needs, and
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Financial Modeling & Strategy: Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast growth, hiring needs, and 'what-if' scenarios
- Support annual planning, budgeting, and headcount forecasting
- Develop cash flow forecasting and contingency planning models
- Help leadership understand financial tradeoffs, risks, and growth assumptions
- Maintain investor-grade financial materials (models, cap table, reporting) so the business stays board- and diligence-ready at all times
- Inventory & Cost Control: Own the reconciliation process between operations and accounting; ensure timely, accurate reconciliation across inventory, revenue, expenses, and cash flow
- Ensure inventory movements, COGS, and margin reporting are accurate and transparent
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and process risks before they become larger issues
- Improve visibility into company profitability, margins, and unit economics
- Establish and maintain financial controls and audit-ready processes
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a financial partner to department leaders across the business; help teams understand budgets, spend, and performance against goals
- Bring structure and accountability to financial decision-making without slowing teams down
- Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for leadership
- Contingency Planning: Develop 'Plan B' and 'Plan C' financial frameworks to ensure the company remains resilient regardless of market shifts
- The 'Source of Truth': Audit our current 'money in/money out' processes to centralize all reporting into one professional standard
- Compliance & Month-End: Manage the full cycle of month-end closing, ensuring all financial statements are GAAP compliant and board-ready
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or operational finance roles
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and modern ERP/Accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Sage)
- Proven track record of managing inventory-heavy financial cycles
- Strong accounting background – CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation
Skills & Technologies
| Location | Active listings |
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| Remote - Global | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
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| Staff Product Manager | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
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| Senior | 1 |
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