Senior Director FP&A

Kikoff • San Francisco, CA

9d • $250,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Director of FP&A, you will report to the CFO and serve as a key financial thought partner to Kikoff's leadership team as the company continues its significant and profitable growth. You will own the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions, translating complex business dynamics into actionable financial insight that drives strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to build the financial infrastructure, analytical frameworks, and planning processes that a late-stage fintech company demands. The ideal candidate combines rigorous financial analysis with strong business instincts, an AI-first mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

The Senior Director of FP&A will initially manage a team of 3–4, with the opportunity to grow the function as Kikoff's business continues to scale. This role is based in the San Francisco office, in office three days a week.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related financial discipline, with significant operating experience at a high-growth company.
• AI-first mindset with 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 the roadmap and optimization of Kikoff's planning infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board audiences.
• Expert financial modeling skills, with deep experience building driver-based models that capture unit economics, cohort behavior, and multi-product revenue dynamics.
• Comfort operating as a player-coach, performing 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 is preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of financial leadership at a late-stage private or newly public company is strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that oversees all aspects of FP&A at Kikoff.
• Own Kikoff's annual operating budget, quarterly plans, weekly and daily forecasts, and long-range financial model, ensuring they reflect business realities and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present executive and board-level reporting packages, including the monthly financial package, board decks, KPI dashboards, and forward-looking commentary.
• Build, develop, and grow a high-performing FP&A team, setting a high bar for analytical rigor, business judgment, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion the use of AI across FP&A workflows to automate routine work and speed up analysis.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to business leaders across marketing, product, engineering, risk, and operations, translating financial data into clear guidance and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and Accounting team to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational forecasts.
• Help define the company’s key metrics and drive alignment and adoption in close partnership with the Data team.
• Build and maintain financial models that capture unit economics, customer acquisition and retention, cohort dynamics, and revenue drivers specific to Kikoff's businesses.
• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic initiatives, new product launches, and capital allocation decisions.
• Own the selection and development of Kikoff's planning systems and financial infrastructure, driving adoption of best-in-class tools and processes.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and M&A processes as needed, including preparation of 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 an 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