Finance Manager

Penguin Ai

15d

About The Position

You’ll own and lead core accounting and FP&A operations that keep Penguin financially healthy and investor-ready. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role: you’ll run the month-end close with our external accountants, own the financial model and forecasting, manage cash flow and vendor/customer operations, oversee payroll and benefits reconciliation, drive board reporting, and lead fundraising diligence efforts. You’ll be a trusted strategic partner to leadership, shaping the financial roadmap that fuels rapid, disciplined growth.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• You've not just survived but thrived in the beautiful chaos of a high-growth startup
• Experience at an early‑stage SaaS or healthcare tech company
• Direct experience leading fundraising rounds and investor diligence
• Hands-on experience owning NetSuite or a comparable ERP implementation
• Familiarity with GAAP accounting practices and startup equity mechanics

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Generous vacation policy and company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level