Bluefish AI

Director of Finance

Bluefish AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes (monthly/quarterly/annual)
  • Build and maintain the core SaaS financial model and operating metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback, churn)
  • Partner with GTM leadership to forecast bookings, pipeline health, and capacity planning
  • Partner with Product/Engineering on headcount planning, spend forecasting, and ROI analysis
  • Drive monthly variance analysis and executive-level narrative on performance and key drivers
  • Own executive dashboards and Board reporting materials
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality
  • Manage internal accounting resources and external accounting firms
  • Maintain strong financial controls, approvals, and audit-ready processes as the company scales
  • Ensure compliance and correct treatment for:
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Deferred revenue and billing operations
  • Accruals and prepaid expenses
  • Compensation expense and equity accounting coordination
  • Expense classification and department-level reporting
  • Manage key accounting workflows including:
  • Accounts payable and vendor management
  • Payroll coordination and reconciliations
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • General ledger integrity and chart of accounts evolution
  • Own preparation and support for annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance needs (in partnership with external providers)
  • Implement and improve core systems and workflows (NetSuite/QBO, Ramp, Stripe, Bill.com, etc.)
  • Build scalable processes for spend management, cash management, procurement, and budgeting discipline across the org
  • Improve tools and reporting systems to support real-time visibility into performance
  • Support hiring and development of the finance team over time
  • Support fundraising, investor reporting, and diligence requests
  • Partner on pricing, packaging, and unit economics improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate strategic opportunities including vendor negotiations and operational efficiency initiatives

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience across finance, FP&A, and accounting (startup and/or high-growth environments strongly preferred)
  • Experience owning or overseeing accounting close cycles and controllership responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of SaaS financials and metrics; familiarity with ASC 606
  • Proven ability to build and improve finance processes and internal controls
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with high ownership
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with finance systems and tooling
Benefits
  • Unique opportunity to join on the ground floor of a fast-moving startup building at the center of AI
  • Tackle challenging and abstract problems while disrupting the $300BN legacy mar-tech industry
  • Join an experienced high-performing team where you will have immediate ownership and impact
  • Experience a true meritocracy with significant career growth upside as the business scales
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
budgetingforecastingfinancial modelingvariance analysisrevenue recognitionaccrualsexpense classificationfinancial controlsanalytical skillsmodeling skills
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityownershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingattention to detailteam development