FinOps Lead

MatX

FinOps Lead running FP&A, accounting, and financial strategy for MatX, an AI hardware company. Building scalable finance operations while supporting capital planning, investors, and company growth.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMountain View • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting while leading finance operations and team development. Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and drive strategic financial initiatives in a startup environment.

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Financial PlanningForecastingBudgetingTeam LeadershipFinOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingFinancial ReportingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableProcess ImprovementCapital StrategyProject FinanceDebt FacilitiesVenture CapitalEquity Strategy

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationStrategic ThinkingMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACMA

Industry Keywords

Startup ExperienceFinancial AccountabilityInvestor RelationsU.S. Export Control ComplianceCross-Functional Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company’s FP&A function and day-to-day financial operations
Execute financial planning, forecasting, modeling, budgeting, and reporting
Oversee finance and accounting operations, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Manage internal team members and external accountants
Improve processes, systems, and internal controls while driving financial accountability and corrective measures
Partner with cross-functional leaders on financial guardrails for employee experience, development, purchasing, hiring, and related areas
Contribute to capital and equity strategy, including project finance, debt facilities, venture versus infrastructure capital, and timing
Support investor relations and timely financial reporting
Provide financial inputs for standing and ad hoc Board discussions
Expand and strengthen the finance function from startup to scale-up
Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial leaders and the company
Mentor and develop finance team members through expectations, strategic guidance, and career path support

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in relevant Finance roles
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Startup experience
Fluency in modern FinOps practices and systems
Experience leading a team or acting as #2 to the CFO
Ability to execute tactically while applying a strategic lens and deep experience
Keen eye for detail and quality
MBA preferred
CPA/CMA a plus
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to work from MatX offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays
Must be able to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible cash equity compensation mix
Company-subsidized health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pre-tax Health Savings Account with generous company contribution
4 weeks accrued paid time off
12 company holidays
3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
$1,500 yearly professional development budget
Team lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
401(k) and/or Roth IRA with 5% company contribution
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
Rideshare costs covered for commutes up to 1 hour
$50 per month for selected perks
Home-tech setup support
Remote Wi-Fi expense reimbursement
Equity
Remote work Monday and Friday