Strategic Finance Analyst

Cybercrime is rising, reaching record highs. According to the FBI's IC3 report, total losses exceeded $16 billion. With investment fraud and BEC sams at the forefront, the message is clear: the real estate sector remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. At CertifID, we take this threat seriously and provide a platform that verifies the identities of parties involved in transactions, authenticates wire transfer instructions, and detects potential fraud attempts. Our technology is designed to mitigate risks and ensure that every transaction is conducted with confidence and peace of mind. We are guided by core values and a world without wire fraud. Our team is committed to enhancing security and fighting fraud – where your work drives real, meaningful impact. We know we couldn’t take on this challenge without our incredible team and have been recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work for in Austin, made the Inc. 5000 list, and won Best Culture by Purpose Jobs two years in a row. Guard The Customer: We exist to protect people, their money and their trust. We start with their problem and build secure solutions worthy of the responsibility. Raise The Bar: Growth is something we choose every day. We push ourselves to learn, improve, and do our best work. Influence Outcomes: Leadership is how you show up. We take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through. Teamwork Wins: Great work is a team effort. We show up for each other, communicate openly, and get better together. About This Role CertifID is on a mission to make payment fraud impossible. Every year, billions of dollars disappear from real estate closing tables and we are the company that stops it. We are winning. Revenue is growing, customers are expanding, and the product is working. We're hiring a Strategic Finance Analyst to support top‑line forecasting, operating model development, and CFO‑level strategic financial analysis during a period of rapid growth. This role sits within a highly visible FP&A organization, reporting to the Director of FP&A and working closely with our CFO. You'll get substantial visibility, focus on the highest‑priority business issues, and be plugged into every facet of the business. The role calls for someone highly analytical and strategic, a great communicator, who approaches problems in a structured way and operates well with ambiguity. Just as important, you bring deep fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to work faster and think bigger. In your first 12 months, you will own and materially improve ARR forecasting, build out the integrated operating model that powers our company planning, stand up AI‑enabled workflows that raise the speed and rigor of how Strategic Finance operates, and become a trusted thought partner to functional leaders and the executive team. What You Will Do Build and enhance integrated three‑statement operating models that support annual planning and long‑range forecasting Own, scale, and improve forecasting for ARR, bookings, expansion, and retention Use AI tools to automate manual workflows, accelerate analysis and modeling, and surface insights that would otherwise stay buried in the data Translate pipeline health, sales performance, and GTM investment strategy into scalable revenue projections Drive cross‑functional partnerships across the business to formulate insight and inform executive decision‑making Prepare and deliver Board, monthly business review (MBR), and quarterly business review (QBR) reporting packages Analyze SaaS KPIs and unit economics, and connect model outputs to the broader operating picture Run scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and strategic forecasting to answer the questions leadership is asking Partner closely with RevOps, Sales leadership, and executive stakeholders Support cash forecasting and strategic capital allocation analysis What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other relevant field 3-5 years relevant experience in investment banking, strategic finance, PE or FP&A at a high‑performing company Advanced three‑statement financial modeling skills, with clean, highly integrated spreadsheet design A strong understanding of SaaS KPIs and unit economics (ARR, retention, churn, expansion) Experience supporting ARR, bookings, or GTM forecasting Deep, hands‑on fluency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and a demonstrated track record of using them to accelerate financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and workflow automation A demonstrated ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and concrete action plans Experience problem‑solving independently, organizing your own workload, and delivering on time with minimal oversight Genuine curiosity and drive; you operate with urgency, sweat the details, and thrive when the pace picks up Strong executive communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex analysis clearly to senior leadership What We Offer Competitive salaries Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits Participation in the employee stock option program Flexible Time Off policy 401(k) with a generous company match and no vesting schedule 12 company‑paid holidays, 10 paid sick days and your birthday off Company‑paid life insurance Company‑paid short and long‑term disability Generous parental paid leave Wellness reimbursement of $300/year Remote worker reimbursement of $300/year Professional development reimbursement Not sure if you check all the boxes? Apply anyway! We know that great talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If you're excited about this role and believe you can grow into it, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are eager to learn, adapt, and solve challenges—if that sounds like you, please apply! We value diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr