Company Overview We are a fast-growing digital media company with a clear path to scale. We are backed by venture investors and operate in a dynamic, data-driven environment. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for a finance leader to bring rigor, visibility, and discipline to financial planning, cash management, and investor collaboration. Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on finance professional to own financial planning, budgeting, liquidity management, and cash forecasting. This role will partner closely with the CEO and venture investors to ensure the company maintains strong financial controls, and thoughtful capital deployment as the business scales.
This is an individual contributor role with significant ownership and influence, and the opportunity to evolve into a broader finance leadership position over time. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & Controls * Oversee monthly close, working with external accountants as needed * Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements * Establish and improve basic financial controls, processes, and reporting cadence * Support audit, tax, and compliance processes (with external advisors)
Financial Planning & Budgeting * Own the annual budget and rolling forecasts (monthly / quarterly) * Build and maintain financial models covering revenue, costs, headcount, and cash runway * Track actuals vs. budget and explain variances with clear insights * Support scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for growth initiatives
Liquidity & Cash Management * Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting * Monitor liquidity, burn rate, and runway * Ensure timely planning for funding needs and capital allocation * Oversee banking relationships and cash controls
Investor & Capital Planning * Partner with venture investors on cash planning, runway analysis, and capital strategy * Support planning and execution of capital withdrawals / distributions when applicable * Prepare investor-ready financial materials, dashboards, and updates * Respond to investor questions with clear, data-backed analysis
Strategic Support * Act as a thought partner to leadership on pricing, unit economics, and growth trade-offs * Evaluate ROI on marketing, content, and platform investments * Support ad-hoc strategic and financial analyses as the company scales
Why This Role * High ownership and visibility with leadership and investors * Opportunity to shape financial discipline at a critical growth stage * Path to expanded leadership scope as the company scales * Direct impact on capital efficiency and long-term value creation
Qualifications * 5–10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or accounting roles * Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment * Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into clear insights
Nice to Have * Experience in startups, digital media, technology, or venture-backed companies strongly preferred * Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills (Excel / Google Sheets) * Solid understanding of cash flow management and liquidity planning * Experience working with venture investors or boards * Experience scaling a company from ~$1—5M+ revenue * Exposure to digital media, advertising, or subscription-based business models * CPA, CFA, or MBA (not required)
Location: Remote Work Hours: U.S. Eastern Time (ET)
