FinOps Lead

MatX•Mountain View, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. MatX is looking for a Finance Operations Lead to lead our FP&A function. We’re looking for a hands-on expert who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to build. The sweet spot for this role is someone with deep experience to see the big picture, while also rolling up their sleeves to contribute to operational items. This is not a delegator-only role. You’ll be an owner and a working manager, leading the day-to-day running of financial operations. You’ll help us refine our financial discipline and clarity, and help us look around corners as we grow. We are looking for someone who can be: Adaptable, not dogmatic. Not "this is how I've always done it" mentality Collaborative builder. People who craft processes with the team, not at the team Employee first in their mindset. Finance that serves the business, not the other way around Still in the doing. Senior enough to lead, but close enough to the detail to still get their hands dirty Built for pace. Comfortable with ambiguity, able to make decisions quickly and move.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in relevant Finance roles
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
You view both the business and employees as your ‘customers’. You aren’t annoyed by supporting employees
You have startup experience, and fluency in modern FinOps practices and systems
You have experience leading a team, or acting as #2 to the CFO.
You collaborate to win — chasing the best solution for MatX, not the path of least resistance.
You bring discipline and a point of view, and also recognize that there is sometimes room to be flexible
You aim to foster a culture of high performance, speedy support, and continuous improvement
You are willing and able to execute tactically, while also bringing a strategic lens and deep experience. You know what right looks like and impart a keen eye for detail and quality
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

Nice To Haves

MBA is preferred; CPA/CMA is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive execution of the company’s core financial planning, forecasting & modeling, budgeting, and reporting functions
Oversee finance & accounting operations, including internal team members and external accountants (including accounts receivable and accounts payable)
Hone and improve our processes, systems, and internal controls. Fine-tune the financial discipline, driving accountability & corrective measures while supporting a fast-moving engineering organization without unnecessary friction
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ultimately support both the business and our employees. Collaborate with team leads to provide clarity around financial guardrails related to employee experience, development, purchasing, hiring, etc
Contribute to our capital & equity strategy and support its execution, including project finance, debt facilities, venture vs. infrastructure capital, and timing
Contribute to investor relations, ensuring that required financial reporting is carried out in a timely fashion. Provide financial inputs into standing and ad hoc Board discussions
Expand and strengthen the finance function to support our growth, from start-up to scale-up
Translate complex data into clear insights for non-financial leaders and decision-makers, including presenting financial health and key concepts to the company at large
Empower and elevate finance team members through clear expectations, strategic mentorship, and career path guidance

Benefits

A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs
Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)
4 weeks paid time off (accrued)
12 company holidays
3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!
Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement