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About the role
- Head of Finance building and scaling the finance function at Distyl, a mission-driven AI startup transforming Fortune 500 operations. Leading financial models, reporting, and a small finance team.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead Distyl’s finance function, including FP&A, accounting, and reporting from the ground up.
- Partner closely with the COO and leadership team across Operations, Growth, and Engineering to inform key business decisions.
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and frameworks to guide hiring, pricing, and investment decisions.
- Create scalable processes for budget discipline, expense management, and financial accountability.
- Lead and manage fundraising preparation, owning investor materials, scenario modeling, and due diligence readiness.
- Design and manage monthly and quarterly close processes in partnership with external accounting firms.
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and insights for executives, the board, and investors.
- Oversee treasury, cash management, and capital allocation to ensure financial sustainability and strategic growth.
- Build, coach, and develop a small finance team as the company scales.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally across FP&A, strategic finance, and accounting.
- Experience in high-growth technology or AI companies, with time spent leading or building finance functions.
- Background in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate FP&A.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills, able to translate complex data into clear insights and strategic actions.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence executive and board-level discussions.
- Hands-on, pragmatic operator who builds for scale but isn’t afraid to dive into the details.
- Experience leading and growing small, high-performing teams.
- Prior fundraising, investor reporting, or M&A experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity options and healthcare.
- The opportunity to work at a mission-driven AI startup that is transforming how Fortune 500 companies operate.
- A fast-paced, dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company’s success.
- A collaborative culture that values professional growth and encourages taking on new responsibilities.
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