Hybrid Head of Financial Communications

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• Job title: Head of Financial Communications
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Head of Financial Communications responsible for financial messaging strategy and internal communication as company prepares for IPO. Seeking a candidate with extensive experience in financial communications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CFO on message strategy, communications planning, and organizational priorities.
• Design and lead the CFO and Finance Team’s engagement strategy for key stakeholders — including planning, messaging, implementation, and operational cadence.
• Build and manage processes for cross-functional coordination with key partners including Policy, Legal, Corporate Communications, and HR.
• Support the CFO in preparing for investor and Board engagements, including materials for S-1 filings, roadshows, earnings readiness, and strategic updates.
• Serve as a member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team; attend leadership meetings, identify agenda priorities, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure execution of agreed-upon actions.
• Partner with Legal and Corporate Communications to align messaging across internal and external channels and ensure compliance with disclosure and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the Communications Team to ensure Finance communications align with the company’s broader strategic narrative and brand positioning.
• Collaborate with global communications colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy across markets and audiences in support of a unified storytelling agenda.
• Serve as the primary coordination point for operational and infrastructure issues across the Finance organization, driving connectivity and communication excellence.
• Develop and edit a wide range of financial communications materials, including board presentations, investor decks, FAQs, internal updates, and employee communications.
• Lead preparation and messaging for key financial events and milestones (e.g., IPO communications, quarterly results, M&A announcements, investor days).
• Advance the company’s financial policy positions with regulatory bodies such as the SEC and other global financial regulators.
• Support change management and internal engagement around new reporting structures, controls, and expectations of operating as a public company.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across financial communications workstreams, ensuring efficient coordination and quality outputs.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with internal disclosure policies, public company reporting standards, and regulatory guidance.
• Create repeatable systems and playbooks for financial communications and earnings preparation post-IPO.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, corporate affairs, or executive communications.
• Experience supporting a company through an IPO or other major liquidity or financial transformation event strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data and insights into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success building new processes and communication systems in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and materials for boards, investors, and regulators.
• Strong understanding of SEC disclosure requirements and global financial regulatory environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Finance, Business, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
• Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)