Bluefish · 12 hours ago
Director of Finance
New York, Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expBluefish is an enterprise marketing engine for AI, and they are seeking a Director of Finance to lead their finance function during a period of growth. This role involves overseeing FP&A, strategic finance, and accounting, ensuring strong financial discipline and accurate reporting.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMarketing
Responsibilities
Own the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes (monthly/quarterly/annual)
Build and maintain the core SaaS financial model and operating metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback, churn)
Partner with GTM leadership to forecast bookings, pipeline health, and capacity planning
Partner with Product/Engineering on headcount planning, spend forecasting, and ROI analysis
Drive monthly variance analysis and executive-level narrative on performance and key drivers
Own executive dashboards and Board reporting materials
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality
Manage internal accounting resources and external accounting firms
Maintain strong financial controls, approvals, and audit-ready processes as the company scales
Ensure compliance and correct treatment for: Revenue recognition (ASC 606), Deferred revenue and billing operations, Accruals and prepaid expenses, Compensation expense and equity accounting coordination, Expense classification and department-level reporting
Manage key accounting workflows including: Accounts payable and vendor management, Payroll coordination and reconciliations, Bank and balance sheet reconciliations, General ledger integrity and chart of accounts evolution
Own preparation and support for annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance needs (in partnership with external providers)
Implement and improve core systems and workflows (NetSuite/QBO, Ramp, Stripe, Bill.com, etc.)
Build scalable processes for spend management, cash management, procurement, and budgeting discipline across the org
Improve tools and reporting systems to support real-time visibility into performance
Support hiring and development of the finance team over time
Support fundraising, investor reporting, and diligence requests
Partner on pricing, packaging, and unit economics improvement initiatives
Evaluate strategic opportunities including vendor negotiations and operational efficiency initiatives
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience across finance, FP&A, and accounting (startup and/or high-growth environments strongly preferred)
Experience owning or overseeing accounting close cycles and controllership responsibilities
Strong understanding of SaaS financials and metrics; familiarity with ASC 606
Proven ability to build and improve finance processes and internal controls
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with high ownership
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with finance systems and tooling
Preferred
Mix of startup experience + finance + accounting background
Experience implementing or scaling accounting and finance tooling
Prior experience supporting board reporting and fundraising processes
People management experience or desire to build/manage a team
Experience supporting international operations, including foreign subsidiaries, cross-border tax considerations, and intercompany transactions (e.g., transfer pricing, cost allocations)
Company
Bluefish
Bluefish helps the largest brands in the world manage their performance across major AI platforms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20M2025-08-20Series A· $20M
2024-05-31Seed
Leadership Team
Alex Sherman
CEO and Co-Founder
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