Finance Manager

Covariance.ai•New York, NY

23h•$90,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Covariance is the most advanced audience engine ever built. Our breakthrough AI customizes audiences for every brand and competitive set. Unlike traditional platforms that focus on existing customers, we give marketers a complete view of the entire market: competitors’ customers, your customers, and everyone else shopping in your space. Identify audiences you can win, activate them across channels, and measure lift – all powered by the Covariance Platform. Covariance turns population-scale data into real results: 20-30% improvement in CAC for the campaigns that we power. + We built the largest panel of anonymized, third-party consumer behavior data in the United States + We serve enterprise & mid-market retail, DTC, restaurants, transportation, subscription and more + Based on MIT research in specialized AI/ML for third-party data + Team of 30 headquartered in NYC + Winner of Harvard Business School Innovation Prize & named a Top 25 MIT startup to watch The Opportunity We’re looking for a Finance Manager to help scale the next generation of consumer intelligence platforms. You’ll work closely with leadership to build models, refine assumptions, and deliver insights that inform day-to-day and strategic decisions. This role is well-suited for someone comfortable operating in an early-stage environment. You’ll help establish regular reporting, improve operational workflows, and ensure the company has a clear view of its historical and projected performance.

Requirements

3+ years experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles - SaaS / subscription business experience strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling skills and a strong grasp of SaaS metrics and revenue mechanics
Deep understanding of accounting processes and GAAP principles
Comfortable working in a high-growth startup with evolving needs; resourceful and self-directed
Excellent communication skills; able to partner effectively with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Operations
Bias toward ownership and action, with the ability to build processes and tools from the ground up

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the company’s financial model: revenue, COGS, OpEx, headcount, cash forecasting.
Manage core accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, billing, monthly close, etc.
Prepare monthly reporting package: budget vs. actuals, KPI dashboards, variance analysis, and revenue vs plan.
Support annual planning, quarterly re-forecasting, and scenario modeling.
Prepare board and investor reporting as needed.
Support GTM teams with planning and analytics in alignment with overall company strategy and financial plan.
Maintain reporting across ARR, net dollar retention, pipeline conversion, bookings, churn, CAC payback, LTV, and unit economics.
Partner with Sales to ensure accuracy and consistency of ARR/booking definitions, segmentation, and cohort reporting.
Enhance data accuracy and streamline workflows across CRM, ERP, and billing platforms.
Assess operational needs and implement the right tools & processes to support growth.