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Strategic Finance Lead

RunlayerNYCOperations
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Posted
9 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Runlayer is seeking a Strategic Finance Lead to join the team in New York City on a full-time basis. This position suits an experienced finance professional ready to independently build and manage the entire financial function at a fast-growing artificial intelligence enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Own and direct the organizational operating model from start to finish.
Oversee monthly metrics reporting and maintain real-time dashboards tracking ARR, pipeline, burn rate, and sales productivity.
Supervise the finance technology stack, including QuickBooks, Ramp, banking partners, billing systems, and their underlying integrations.
Handle tax management, revenue recognition, financial compliance, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate the monthly accounting close alongside the external accounting team.
Collaborate directly with sales leadership to design quotas, build capacity models, and establish compensation plans.
Prepare essential board materials and provide support during fundraising diligence processes.

Requirements

Bring a background of two or more years in investment banking or private equity, supplemented by three or more years working in strategic finance or FP&A at a high-growth startup.
Demonstrate an AI-native mindset with heavy daily usage of artificial intelligence tools in personal workflows.
Possess prior experience working at an enterprise sales company, ideally focused on infrastructure or usage-based pricing models.
Exhibit robust financial modeling capabilities that are driver-based, easily auditable, and designed for collaborative use.
Demonstrate past hands-on experience successfully managing accounting closes and taking complete ownership of a finance function.

Skills and Tools

Financial Modeling
Strategic Finance
FP&A
QuickBooks
Ramp
dbt
Accounting and Tax Compliance

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package aligned with expertise and responsibilities.
Paid time off encompassing paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
Professional development budget designated for courses, conferences, and certifications.
Top-tier equipment choices including a preferred laptop and workstation accessories.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision medical coverage.
Opportunities to interact directly with innovative enterprise customers.

About the Company

Runlayer provides an enterprise platform combining MCPs, Skills, and Agents with security, governance, and observability. Backed by $42M in total funding, including a recent $30M Series A led by Felicis and Khosla Ventures, the company supports major enterprise clients like Gusto, Instacart, and dbt Labs.

How to Apply

Visit the official company careers page or submit application details directly to the hiring team via the provided contact email.

Skills and tech stack

dbt

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in New York City (NYC).

What is the employment type?

This is a full-time position.

What experience is required?

Candidates need 2+ years in investment banking or private equity, combined with 3+ years in strategic finance or FP&A at a high-growth startup.

What benefits are offered?

Benefits include competitive salary and equity, paid time off, professional development budget, choice of equipment, comprehensive health benefits, and customer interaction opportunities.

Is this a remote role?

No, this role is located in NYC.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Runlayer careers page.

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