Hybrid Head of Finance – Operations

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About the role

  • Head of Finance & Operations leading financial strategy and operational excellence at Emerald AI. Responsible for growth and efficiency in the AI energy tech sector.

Responsibilities

  • Own the company’s financial strategy, aligning capital allocation, operating plans, and long-term objectives with overall business goals.
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to the leadership team.
  • Manage cash flow, burn, and runway planning to ensure financial stability and capital efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.
  • Partner with the CEO on fundraising strategy, including preparation of financial models, investor materials, and due diligence.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for investors on financial reporting, metrics, and business performance updates.
  • Design and implement scalable operational systems and processes across finance, vendors, and internal workflows.
  • Identify operational risks and inefficiencies, proactively implementing solutions to support rapid growth.
  • Oversee accounting, expense management, and financial systems (e.g., ERP, budgeting tools).
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and corporate governance best practices.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and accurate financial reporting.
  • Build, mentor, and scale the finance and operations team over time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
  • 8–12+ years of experience in finance and operations.
  • Proven experience owning financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a venture-backed startup environment.
  • Hands-on experience with fundraising, investor relations, and VC-backed company operations.
  • Strong understanding of startup financial management, including burn, runway, unit economics, and scaling considerations.
  • Experience designing and scaling operational processes and systems.
  • Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and corporate governance best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay + equity
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible location. Work from D.C., Boston, or the Bay Area, with 1 WFH day/week.

Job title

Head of Finance – Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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