Finance Manager

Sahara • San Francisco, CA

188d

About The Position

Sahara AI is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join as our first dedicated finance hire. In this role, you will help build out core finance processes, manage budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial insights to guide strategy. You will work directly with the leadership team and be involved in everything from investor reporting to setting up scalable financial operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in similar corporate finance roles at global tech organizations
• Strong understanding of FP&A, GAAP (and other accounting principles), internal controls, compliance and risk management
• Proven ability to build, implement, and maintain corporate financial practices, processes, and operations
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional partnership skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent qualification
• Strategic finance experience
• Relevant experience in the crypto space

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale internal finance systems and processes from the ground up, including selecting tools, defining workflows, and setting up reporting and approval structures across multiple global entities.
• Oversee and optimize day-to-day finance and accounting processes, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and expense management.
• Manage payroll processes (in-house or through external vendors), ensuring timely and compliant payments across geographies.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the management team and investors.
• Support investor updates and fundraising materials with clear, data-backed financial insights.
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models at both entity and consolidated levels.
• Track actual performance against budget, analyze variances, and recommend actions.
• Partner with department leads across regions to optimize spend and resource allocation.
• Ensure tax compliance and timely filings in all relevant jurisdictions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls, approval processes, and compliance policies.
• Oversee audit readiness and liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Support treasury operations for both fiat and crypto assets, including wallets, custody, and transfers.
• Track token-related transactions and related accounting implications.
• Work with external providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for crypto activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and vacation time
• Opportunity for career growth and high impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees