What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance & Operations Lead position at Nen Creative?
About Nen CreativeNen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands, products, and stories that fuel their growth.Since 2022, we've partnered with some of the world's top founders and institutions including Amazon, Pear VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Mercor, Context Inc, Netic, Listen Labs, Tech Week, the University of Pittsburgh, Somethings, Mantis VC, Spur, Flora, and more.We're growing fast and looking for great people to join us.About the OpportunityWe're looking for a Finance & Operations Lead to own the financial and operational backbone of our creative agency. This role is split between two equally important sides: keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly (AP/AR, invoicing, payments) and building the reports, forecasts, and analysis that help us make better decisions.You'll work directly with leadership to manage cash flow, track project and team performance, and turn data into insights that drive the business forward. This is a remote role. We're currently hiring candidates based in New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.What You'll DoFinancial OperationsOwn all accounts payable and accounts receivable — making sure vendors are paid on time and client payments are collectedManage invoicing and payment trackingReview and reconcile expenses from Ramp and QuickBooksPrepare monthly financial reports and summaries for leadershipBuild and maintain dashboards for revenue, costs, margins, and cash flowForecasting & PlanningOwn monthly, quarterly, and annual forecastingMaintain rolling projections for revenue, expenses, and staffing needsModel financial scenarios to support decision-making around hiring, pricing, and growthProject & Operational AnalyticsTrack project budgets, profitability, and forecasted vs actual performanceMonitor team utilization and project assignments to identify capacity issuesAnalyze project and team performance data to surface quality trends — for example, identifying patterns in revision cycles, client feedback, or delivery timelinesFlag risks, discrepancies, or inefficiencies proactively and recommend solutionsSystems & ProcessMaintain accurate project and client data in Airtable and AsanaRefine internal tools, templates, and reporting modelsIdentify manual workflows and propose automation (formulas, scripts, Zapier)What We're Looking For2-5 years of experience in finance, operations, or a combined role — ideally at a startup or small to mid-size company or agencyComfortable in fast-paced environmentsStrong foundation in accounting and financial analysisExperience managing AP/AR and day-to-day financial operationsProficiency in Google Sheets / Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)Analytical mindset — you can connect the dots between financial data, project performance, and operational decisionsSelf-directed and proactive — you take ownership of problems, not just tasksStrong English communication and attention to detailComfortable working independently in a remote environment
Salary : $70,000 - $125,000