Finance Manager

Penguin Ai

Finance Manager overseeing accounting and FP&A operations at Penguin Ai, driving financial strategy for healthcare AI innovation.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities, with a strong focus on month-end close processes, cash management, and compliance. Proficient in building board-grade materials and effectively communicating financial insights to leadership and investors.

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Financial ModelingMonth-End Close OwnershipCash ManagementAccounts Payable/ReceivableAdvanced Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

ReconciliationsAccrual AccountingJournal EntriesDynamic Financial ModelsBurn/Runway ReportingExpense ManagementPayroll ProcessingTax Filing Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsOwnership MindsetSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsNetSuiteQuickBooksCartaRampBrex

Industry Keywords

FP&AFinance OperationsStartup EnvironmentGrowth-Stage Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the monthly close process with external accountants: reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and final review of books for accuracy and completeness
Own and continuously improve the company financial model and rolling forecasts; track actuals vs. budget and proactively surface variances, drivers, and recommendations to leadership
Own cash flow and runway management; produce and present weekly and monthly burn and cash position reports to leadership, recommending action
Oversee accounts payable and receivable: vendor invoice processing, payments, and customer collections
Own expense management and corporate card programs (Ramp, Brex, or equivalent); set and enforce policy and review transactions
Oversee payroll processing and benefits reconciliation in coordination with HR/PEO; ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly board reporting materials, including KPI dashboards, financial summaries, and narrative insight on trends
Build and own the annual budget and rolling forecasts; partner directly with functional leads to translate operational plans into numbers
Lead fundraising and diligence support: prepare financial reporting, build exhibits, and respond directly to investor questions
Own state and local tax filings; serve as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors and ensure timely compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of relevant experience in accounting, FP&A, or finance operations at startups or growth-stage companies, with direct experience partnering with external accounting firms
Proven month-end close ownership: reconciliations, accrual accounting, journal entries, and managing external accountants
Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills; track record of building and owning dynamic models from scratch
Demonstrated cash-management experience, including ownership of burn/runway reporting and recommendations to leadership
Experience owning AP/AR and corporate card/expense platforms (Ramp, Brex, or similar)
Working knowledge of payroll/PEO processes and tax filing coordination
Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex modelling), Google Sheets, and modern finance tools; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Carta, or similar systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills: able to build board-grade materials and confidently explain financial drivers to non-finance leaders and investors
Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment under ambiguity, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving startup environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage: Keep you healthy and smiling
Generous vacation policy and company holidays: Recharge and conquer!