Lead, Strategic Finance
$185k - $210ktwentysix
Merge is the leading provider of agentic tools and customer-facing integrations for frontier LLMs, Fortune 500 organizations, and B2B SaaS companies. Our platform offers two core products: Merge Unified, which enables businesses to add hundreds of integrations to their products with a single API, and Merge Agent Handler, which empowers AI agents with secure access to thousands of third-party tools. Merge's enterprise-grade platform handles the entire integration lifecycle, from authentication and security to monitoring and maintenance. Thousands of companies trust Merge to accelerate product development, unblock sales, reduce customer churn, and save engineering resources—allowing them to focus on their core product. Merge is looking for a driven Strategic Finance Lead to act as a primary partner to our executive team. At Merge, Strategic Finance is a core operational unit: we don't just report on the business; we provide the analytical framework for every major decision we make. You will be responsible for leading the team that manages investor relations, Board communications, M&A, long‑range planning and strategic initiatives. What you will do: Lead and scale the Strategic Finance team, overseeing the end‑to‑end execution of company‑wide financial planning and strategic initiatives. Own the narrative for Board materials and investor relations, acting as a primary point of contact for the executive team. Drive high‑impact projects across all business units. Lead capital raising efforts and evaluate M&A opportunities that align with our long‑term roadmap. Define and manage the company’s KPI framework, building the dashboards and deep‑dives necessary to track and improve performance. The ideal candidate will have: At least 8 years of total experience, including a foundation in Investment Banking or Management Consulting (2+ years). Proven track record of managing and developing a Strategic Finance or BizOps team at a high‑growth startup. Expert‑level Excel and modeling skills with a “right is right” mentality and unyielding attention to detail. Deep understanding of enterprise SaaS unit economics and the operational levers that drive ARR and retention. Demonstrated experience leading high‑visibility projects from initial scoping through to final reporting and implementation. Compensation The cash compensation range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, and certifications. In addition to cash compensation, all full‑time employees receive an equity compensation package. Benefits Unlimited PTO + 10 company holidays. Pre‑tax commuter benefits. 100% covered health, vision, and dental insurance. 401(k) plan. $200 one‑time home‑office stipend. In‑office snacks and free dinner when working past 7pm. Merge is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr twentysix
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