About GlossGenius

GlossGenius is building an ecosystem enabling entrepreneurs to succeed. We empower small business owners to focus on being creators, not admins, by offering a range of business management tools including booking and scheduling, marketing, analytics, payment processing and much more.

Over 100,000 small business owners have chosen to rely on GlossGenius every day to run their entire set of business operations. Joining its powerful, intuitive platform with its vibrant, distinguished brand, GlossGenius is the ideal combination of a fintech, SMB software, and consumer company all in one.

About the Role

As the Head of Finance, you will be the key financial partner to the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving the company's long-term financial strategy, planning, and operational efficiency. This is a highly visible and critical leadership role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Operations.

You will lead the annual strategic planning and budgeting process, oversee financial planning & analysis, evaluate complex corporate development opportunities (M&A, fundraising, strategic partnerships), and define the key financial metrics and dashboards that govern our business health and growth trajectory. Your mandate will be to provide the quantitative framework for all major strategic decisions as we move from a high-growth startup to a public-ready company.

You will report to our CEO & Founder. We default to being in-office 3-4 days per week with required attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What You'll Do

Own and manage the company's integrated financial model, including long-range planning, annual operating plan, and rolling forecasts
Translate operational goals into financial targets and be opinionated about the right cadences
Serve as the primary finance business partner to functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, Payments, G&A, etc.), providing thought partnership across financial analysis, investment prioritization, and scenario modeling
Help to prepare all quarterly Board materials, investor presentations and analyses for future fundraising rounds
Continually evolve key financial and operational metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV/CAC, ARR, NRR, efficiency ratios) to drive accountability and transparency across the organization
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, planning tools, and emerging technologies (particularly AI/ML) to increase efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and automation in reporting and modeling
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance team capable of scaling with the company's growth

What We're Looking For

10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 3+ years in a high-growth SaaS, Fintech, or technology company
Prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital is highly desirable, demonstrating strong experience with asking the right questions and doing the right analysis
Deep knowledge of subscription business models (SaaS), advanced modeling techniques, valuation methodologies, and GAAP principles
Proven ability to operate at a tactical level and a strategic level simultaneously
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to executives, including the Board of Directors
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and mentoring finance professionals in a fast-paced environment
Expert-level proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; strong working knowledge of FP&A software (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Rillet, etc.)
A strong curiosity and proactive approach to applying AI towards evolution of finance operations

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PTO
Competitive health & dental insurance options, with premiums partially or fully covered by GG
In-person opportunities that are designed to help team members foster collaboration and build community (ie; working out of a co-working space, team dinners, and other team building activities)
Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot
Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy
401k benefit - employees are eligible to contribute starting day 1 of employment
Professional Development - employees receive a yearly stipend for approved learning and educational-related expenses
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Dependent Care FSA
Home office support

The starting base salary for this role in New York is between $265,000-$320,000 + target equity + benefits. The base salary offered is dependent upon many factors including skills, experience, location, and education. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in GlossGenius’s equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within our total rewards offering.

At GlossGenius, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well. GlossGenius is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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