Head of Finance
New Yesterday
Overview Head of Finance at Station A. You will build and scale Station A's financial foundation and serve as a key strategic partner to leadership. You will be the first in-house finance hire, hands-on from day one, owning financial operations while shaping the long-term vision for the finance function.
Base pay range: $170,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr. Compensation also includes a performance-based annual bonus and meaningful equity. Location options include San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, with remote work possible in the U.S.
What You'll Do Lead strategic finance and capital planning, including long-term modeling, scenario planning, and capital allocation to guide growth.
Drive forecasting and FP&A, building dynamic budgets with department leads and ensuring resources align with company priorities.
Translate financial data into actionable insights that inform product, sales, and hiring decisions and help leadership make confident tradeoffs.
Own all financial operations, including accounting, AR/AP, monthly close, revenue recognition, compliance, and relationships with external advisors.
Own board and investor communications, delivering clear, audit-ready reporting, investor updates, and fundraising materials.
Partner cross-functionally with GTM and Success on pricing strategy, margin analysis, and revenue recognition tied to project delivery.
Support compensation and equity planning, including commission structures that align incentives with company goals.
Build the foundation for the future finance team, creating workflows and systems that prepare Station A for Series B and beyond.
Requirements Built and scaled finance at an early-stage startup (Series A-B or beyond), ideally as the first in-house finance hire or early finance leader who established the function, systems, and operating cadence.
Experience operating at scale, in a larger company or later-stage environment, and ability to thrive in ambiguity with minimal guidance.
Strategic finance leadership with expertise in long-range planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation tied to growth priorities.
Proven FP&A and financial modeling skills turning data into forward-looking insights that guide product, GTM, hiring, and market bets.
Board- and investor-facing experience preparing clear, investor-grade reporting, presentations, and updates.
Cross-functional partnering on pricing, margin analysis, revenue recognition tied to project delivery, and compensation/equity planning to support company goals.
Proven leadership with the ability to operate hands-on as a team of one today while recruiting and growing a high-performing finance team over time.
Bonus points for Ownership of end-to-end financial operations, including accounting, monthly close, revenue recognition, AR/AP, financial systems, and compliance, leveraging tools/automation and external partners to stay lean and audit-ready.
Fundraising diligence experience, managing data rooms and materials for investor interactions.
Familiarity with subscription/SaaS or marketplace business models, including unit economics and ASC 606 dynamics.
Industry experience in climate, clean energy, or adjacent infrastructure/software.
CPA or relevant certifications or audit experience.
Location & Travel Preferred: San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York. Remote (U.S.-based) is also possible for the right candidate.
Anticipated travel: about 1x/year for all-company retreat; quarterly trips to San Francisco to meet with leadership and investors.
Benefits Remote-friendly work environment (U.S.-based) with coworking.
Flexible PTO.
Monthly remote work stipend ($50/mo or $600/yr).
Learning & development budget for professional growth.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (FSA/HSA options).
401(k) plan, with matching planned.
12-15 paid holidays annually.
Our Commitment Station A is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Equal Opportunity Statement Station A is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance