Senior Director FP&A

Kikoff • San Francisco, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company focused on empowering people to achieve financial security. The Senior Director of FP&A reports to the CFO and serves as a financial thought partner to the leadership team as the company grows. The role owns financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, translating business dynamics into insight for strategic decision-making and building the financial infrastructure, analytical frameworks, and planning processes needed by a late-stage fintech company.

The position initially manages a team of 3–4, with the opportunity to grow the function. It is based in Kikoff’s San Francisco office, with in-office work three days per week. The successful candidate combines rigorous financial analysis, business judgment, an AI-first mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related financial discipline, including significant operating experience at a high-growth company.
• AI-first mindset and a track record of driving cross-functional adoption of AI tools in financial analysis and planning workflows.
• Experience with modern planning systems such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or comparable tools, and ability to own planning infrastructure roadmaps and optimization.
• Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board audiences.
• Expert financial modeling skills, including driver-based models for unit economics, cohort behavior, and multi-product revenue dynamics.
• Ability to operate as a player-coach, conducting detailed analysis and modeling while managing and developing a growing team.
• Strong business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of building credibility and trust with senior cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Background at a late-stage or public fintech, e-commerce, marketplace, or internet company with high transaction volumes.
• Demonstrated track record of financial leadership at a late-stage private or newly public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for all aspects of FP&A at Kikoff.
• Own the annual operating budget, quarterly plans, weekly and daily forecasts, and long-range financial model.
• Prepare and present executive and board reporting, including monthly financial packages, board decks, KPI dashboards, and forward-looking commentary.
• Build, develop, and grow a high-performing FP&A team.
• Promote the use of AI across FP&A workflows to automate routine work and accelerate analysis.
• Partner with leaders in marketing, product, engineering, risk, and operations, providing financial guidance and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and Accounting team to align financial reporting with operational forecasts.
• Help define company metrics and drive alignment and adoption in partnership with the Data team.
• Build and maintain models covering unit economics, customer acquisition and retention, cohort dynamics, and revenue drivers.
• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for strategic initiatives, product launches, and capital allocation decisions.
• Own the selection and development of planning systems and financial infrastructure, and drive adoption of tools and processes.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and M&A as needed, including investor materials and financial due diligence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Kikoff covers the full cost for employees and 50% for dependents.
• Meaningful equity in the form of RSUs.
• 20 days of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Competitive pay based on experience, consisting of base pay, equity, and benefits.
• Visa sponsorship for H-1B visas and U.S. green cards is available for exceptional talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed