Strategic Finance Manager

Network Right•San Francisco, CA

2d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Network Right is hiring its first dedicated internal finance professional to own Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and strategic finance. An external partner handles day-to-day bookkeeping; this role will manage that relationship while focusing on analysis, planning, and decision support. The manager will work closely with the co-founders as a finance advisor, translating data into clear, actionable insight. Key priorities include forecasting department performance, shaping service pricing, optimizing customer acquisition cost, and supporting sustainable business growth. This is a builder role responsible for developing the finance function, tools, and processes from the ground up. The position is based in San Francisco or New York City and requires working onsite at headquarters four days per week. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Compensation is $150,000 to $180,000, depending on experience and fit.

Requirements

At least 6 years of progressive experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in SaaS or high-growth professional or technology services; experience helping scale a fast-moving company is valued.
Ability to build dynamic, clean, forward-looking financial models from scratch in Excel or modern FP&A tools.
Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel and Google Sheets.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting platform.
Comfort working with CRM data to connect pipeline and revenue.
Ability to evaluate or implement billing, invoicing, or FP&A software.
Strong business acumen and understanding of how operational decisions affect the P&L and margins.
Ability to communicate complex financial information as clear recommendations to non-finance leaders and challenge assumptions constructively.
Builder mindset and willingness to perform hands-on work, including invoicing, as needed.
Curiosity about AI tools for finance workflows.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work onsite at headquarters four days per week in San Francisco or New York City.

Nice To Haves

Experience selecting and implementing finance tools.
Exposure to the financials of managed services, IT services, or other technology-enabled services businesses.
CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Experience owning or overseeing billing and invoicing, especially recurring or SKU-based billing.
Working knowledge of payroll processes to support People Ops.
Hands-on use of AI tools in finance.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and refine rolling financial models, capacity plans, and multi-year growth forecasts at company and department levels.
Manage the outsourced bookkeeping partner, ensuring timely month-end closes, clean books, and reliable financial data.
Advise co-founders on financial decisions, raising relevant considerations and providing data-backed recommendations on risk, investment, cash flow, and runway.
Analyze costs across departments and partner with operations and department leaders on billable utilization, labor cost allocation, and operational efficiency.
Review and provide feedback on client contract pricing to maintain competitiveness, reflect delivered value, and support sustainable growth.
Benchmark the company’s financial performance against best-in-class managed service providers and high-growth services firms, and recommend relevant improvements.
Track, interpret, and optimize customer acquisition cost efficiency, LTV:CAC ratios, payback periods, and other unit economics.
Assess the finance technology stack and recommend improvements, initially prioritizing software license and SKU tracking and invoicing automation.
Prepare monthly performance reports, variance analyses, and strategic materials for leadership and investors.
Own monthly client invoicing and implement tools and workflows to reduce manual effort and errors as the client base grows.

Benefits

100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee; 50% coverage for dependents.
Paid parental leave.
HSA/FSA eligibility.
401(k) with 4% company matching.
Annual bonus program.
Flexible time off.
Flexible certification and learning stipends and reimbursements.
Biannual company retreats.
Social events.
Wellbeing events and programs.
Home internet and mobile reimbursement.
Monthly meal stipend.
Commuter benefits.
Onsite meals and snacks.
Dog-friendly office.