Head of Strategic Finance

About Us

At You.com, we are building the AI Search Infrastructure that powers modern AI systems. Our goal is to create the trusted knowledge layer that agents, applications, and enterprises rely on to retrieve real-time, accurate, and citation-backed information.

Our platform combines proprietary vertical indexes with LLM-optimized retrieval systems to power AI agents, applications, and enterprise workflows. We are solving hard problems across search, large language models, and large-scale infrastructure to make AI systems more reliable, transparent, and useful.

Our team includes engineers, researchers, product builders, and operators who care about solving meaningful problems and delivering real-world impact. Whether you are improving core infrastructure, shaping product experiences, or helping bring new AI capabilities to market, your work will help define how modern AI finds and uses knowledge.

About the Role:

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a phenomenal strategic finance leader to build and lead our corporate FP&A function. This is a unique opportunity to build the strategic finance function from the ground up, partnering with all teams across the organization to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of You.com.

This role requires a mix of strategic foresight, operational expertise, and a hands-on approach to financial planning and analysis. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide actionable insights, develop scalable processes, and ensure financial discipline across the company.

Responsibilities:

• Build and Lead the Strategic Finance Function: Establish and scale the corporate FP&A function, including processes, tools, and systems to support financial planning and analysis.
• Financial Planning and Analysis:
• Partner with department leaders to align financial plans with business objectives and ensure accountability for financial performance.
• Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions, including resource allocation, investment opportunities, and cost optimization.
• Drive automation and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, to align financial planning with operational goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Support CEO and VP of Finance board, investor relations and fundraising and M&A strategy.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of building and leading FP&A or strategic finance functions, ideally in a high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Experience working with SaaS and both subscription-based and usage-based revenue models is highly preferred.
• Corp development experience is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong financial modeling expertise and proficiency in tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and financial planning software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Strong business judgment and a bias toward action, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address them.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is excited about building something from the ground up.
  
  

Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.

Salary Band

$240,000—$290,000 USD

Company Perks:

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
• Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
• $600 technology stipend to support a portion of our hybrid/remote team's cell phone and internet expenses*
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
• The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
• Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only
  
  

You.com participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. (English/Spanish: E-Verify Participation/Right to Work) We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.

Beware of recruiting scams: You.com will only contact you through official @You.com email addresses and will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.