Finance Lead (Manager or Director)

Finance Lead Our client, a rapidly scaling AI company, is seeking a Finance Lead (manager or director level, DOE) to help build and scale its financial and go-to-market infrastructure during a critical growth phase. Experience providing FP&A support for fundraising is very helpful. Location: San Francisco, CA. This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility. Job Description: This role will serve as the first dedicated finance hire focused on planning, reporting, and commercial finance, partnering closely with executive leadership to support pricing strategy, revenue operations, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys designing systems and processes from the ground up. Responsibilities: Own monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes Build and maintain scalable financial models to support strategic decision-making Partner with leadership on pricing strategy, deal economics, and commercial terms Support fundraising activities through financial analysis and scenario modeling Partner with go-to-market teams on quotas, bookings forecasts, commissions, and deal support Help design and operationalize quote-to-cash processes, including invoicing and collections Stand up and integrate CRM and revenue systems with financial reporting workflows Design and implement scalable finance and revenue operations processes Support headcount planning, capital allocation, and board-level reporting Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve data accuracy across systems Requirements: 6+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or sales finance Experience operating in high-growth or early-stage environments Strong understanding of go-to-market and commercial finance mechanics Proven ability to build systems, processes, and reporting from scratch Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills Ability to operate independently and partner closely with senior leadership Compensation: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to: The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training; Licensure and certifications; Office location and other geographic considerations; Other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.