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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: New York NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: Up to $200k plus equity
Confidential Client Engagement via FocusPoint Talent Solutions
Role Overview
FocusPoint is partnering with a rapidly scaling venture backed fintech infrastructure company to hire their first dedicated Finance hire. This is a high impact role for a finance professional who thrives in fast paced high growth environments and wants to build a finance function from the ground up. The ideal candidate brings a strong adversity quotient has operated in ambiguous environments and is energized by owning the financial engine of a company approaching a major funding milestone.
This position reports directly to the founding team and offers a clear path to grow into Head of Finance as the organization scales.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- The client is building next generation global account and real time payment infrastructure enabling companies to launch financial products-accounts wallets and payments-within weeks.
- Backed by strong early funding and preparing for a significant upcoming raise with substantial investor interest already in motion.
- The founding team includes leaders from top tier technology and data driven organizations bringing a systems first approach to financial operations.
- This is the first Finance hire giving you full ownership of financial strategy modeling reporting and operational rigor.
- The role includes meaningful equity and the opportunity to shape the financial trajectory of a fast growing fintech at a critical inflection point.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and own all core financial models including revenue forecasting cash flow burn analysis and unit economics.
- Manage relationships with banks exchanges payment partners and other financial counterparties.
- Oversee financial reporting and audit processes tied to regulatory and licensing requirements.
- Lead fundraising support including data room ownership and investor Q&A.
- Partner directly with founders and senior leadership to drive financial strategy and operational decision making.
- Establish scalable processes controls and financial infrastructure from scratch.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience & Background
- 5 8 years in a strategic finance role within a high growth environment.
- Prior experience in a startup or similarly fast paced high growth setting.
- Proven ability to build and own financial models end to end.
- Experience in fintech payments or financial infrastructure is highly preferred (e.g. exposure to modern fintech operators).
- Comfortable operating with high agency ambiguity and rapid iteration.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and modeling capabilities.
- Ability to manage external financial relationships and counterparties.
- Experience supporting fundraising processes and investor communications.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to build processes from scratch.
- Resilient adaptable and motivated by solving complex operational challenges.
Work Requirements
- Based in New York City or willing to relocate.
- 5 days per week onsite.
- Visa sponsorship available.
Compensation
- Competitive base compensation in the $150K $200K range.
- Substantial equity aligned with early stage ownership.
- Full time onsite role.
About the Client
The client is an emerging fintech infrastructure company building enterprise grade financial tooling for global businesses. Their platform enables organizations to launch modern financial products quickly while transforming financial operations into a competitive advantage. The team is small collaborative and operates with a culture of extreme ownership.
Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.
How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our clients hiring process all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoints recruitment team with any questions.
FocusPoint specializes in connecting top-tier professionals with exceptional opportunities in accounting technology healthcare and leadership. We prioritize building meaningful connections ensuring candidates find roles that align with their skills goals and passions.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Financial Services
- GAAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
