Finance Operations Manager

Shaper Capital

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an ambitious, high-performing Financial Operations Manager to oversee the financial infrastructure of Shaper and its portfolio companies. This is a senior, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and execution. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical operator who can drive both the precision and the velocity of our financial engine — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scale as Shaper and its portfolio continue to grow. You’ll work closely with Shaper’s CFO, as well as portfolio company leadership, to manage accounting, payroll, equity administration, and shared financial systems. This is a role for someone who thrives on creating clarity, improving systems, and helping founders focus on building. This role requires someone who thrives in early-stage environments, is able to fluidly context-switch, is eager to solve complex financial challenges, and is comfortable operating both at a strategic level and in the financial trenches.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or business operations at a high-growth startup or venture-backed company.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll, and equity management.
Command of QuickBooks including invoicing, automated data connections, and manual journal entries
Hands-on experience with systems such as Carta, Rippling, Gusto, Ramp, or Brex.
Exceptional analytical and project management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and financial operations across Shaper and its portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for portfolio companies and Shaper
Where applicable, partner with external accounting firms to support audits, closes, and tax filings.
Manage shared financial tools and systems — including QuickBooks, Ramp, Mercury, Carta, Brex, and Rippling — and drive process improvements.
Support portfolio companies during launch and scale phases with setup and ongoing finance support (e.g., accounting, vendor management, bill pay, cash forecasting).
Lead end-to-end payroll operations for Shaper and select portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions.
Coordinate payroll changes, bonuses, and adjustments with finance and HR stakeholders.
Oversee integration and automation across payroll and financial systems to increase efficiency.
Support equity programs for Shaper and its portfolio companies through Carta, including issuance, tracking, and compliance.
Partner with legal and finance to maintain accurate records for SAFEs, stock options, and equity grants.
Develop scalable processes and templates for new company launches and ongoing equity operations.
Support reporting and communication to ensure founders and employees understand their equity positions.
Collaborate with the CFO to ensure sustainable financial operations across all Shaper companies.
Lead special projects to improve automation, financial visibility, and reporting.
Support fundraising and investor reporting through diligence prep and documentation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leadership on operational finance matters.