Head of Finance

About the Job:

Samasource is looking to hire our Head of Finance to help secure additional funding, scale global financial planning, and resourcefully partner with our international accounting team.

This is a strategic leadership role -a true business partner- wherein you will lend your financial expertise to our well-rounded and incredibly grounded executive leadership team. This investor-facing role will be responsible for securing Series A/B/C capital, as well as the hands-on FP&A leadership as our unique, impact-oriented tech company grows from $50M to $100M+.

Reporting to the COO, the Head of Finance will partner with fellow Samasource executive team members to lead our company as the head financial advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the financial expert and a key business leader in all funding pursuits, ensuring investors have what they need to successfully fund Samasource’s aggressive growth objectives.
• Assume ownership for the company’s finances – including planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting.
• Lead all financial planning efforts, communications, modeling and budgeting, driving…
  • Regular updates and adjustments to the financial model and communication of key elements to the management team.
  • The quarterly/annual budgeting and planning process, as well as long-range financial planning. Plan for the downside and find opportunities for the upside.
  • Completing monthly/quarterly budget vs. actual variance analysis and drive accountability across the company.
• Oversee external firms (accounting/tax/audit) and ensure accuracy and timeliness of the monthly accounting close process.
• Communicate and present financial results to relevant audiences including company updates, investor updates, board updates and materials.
• Lead strategic analysis of major initiatives and products to assess ROI, Payback Period, etc. Evaluate the risks/rewards and provide the data to enable better business decisions.
• Advise on compensation strategy including equity and bonus planning.
• Optimize cash flow and handle treasury management.
• Assist the sales cycle on price negotiations with large enterprise customers.
• Streamline the billing process, including selection of financial systems that will support billing and financial operations.
• Build and develop the Finance and Accounting Team.
• Embody our core values and uphold our unique mission-driven culture. We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage team members to be their authentic selves at work.
• Collaborate and share financial best practices. We are continuous learners and servant leaders.
• Deliver meaningful feedback to your teammates. We believe in radical candor and promote active transparency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience with the most recent 3-5 years, leading across FP&A for a $30-100M growth-oriented, tech company.
• Previously raised Series A/B VC financing.
• Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (ideally post Series B), with Sr. Dir./VP responsibility for financial planning, analysis, accounting, and audited financials & fluent in SaaS metrics.
• Track record as a trusted advisor and business partner – driving business insights, actions, and accountability across departments with a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills and can influence across the organization. You inspire confidence and can garner support for strategic initiatives.
• Adept at change management, defining new processes and creative, international problem solving.
• Experienced in developing and presenting business plans, models, and financial forecasts to management and the investment community.
• Able to select and implement billing and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accomplished leader and coach – ready to manage and build an all-star team.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Diligent, with an eye for details and strive for accuracy and operational excellence.
• Scrappy, can show your grit, and willing to pitch in where needed.
• Applies good judgment and can maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer data.

Location: This position can be based in our San Francisco HQ or NY office.

About Samasource:

25% of the Fortune 50 trust Samasource to deliver secure, high-quality training data and validation for the technology teams driving humanity forward. From self-driving cars to smart hardware, Samasource fuels AI. Founded over a decade ago, we’re experts in image, video and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms in industries including automotive, navigation, AR/VR, biotech, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Our staff are driven by a mission to expand opportunity for low-income people through the digital economy, and our social business model has helped lift over 50,000 people out of poverty.

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• Samasource Press Page

Our Culture:

Samasource is quite unique. We are a technology company with a social mission. People that thrive in a high growth environment, love working on the bleeding edge of technology, and really care about having a positive impact on the world are a great fit for the Samasource culture. Our core values are grit, integrity, humanity, and GTD (Get Things Done).

Our Benefits:

Samasource offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, employer-matching 401K, generous holiday and vacation policies, sabbaticals, paid disability and baby bonding leave, a monthly gym stipend, and professional development opportunities.

At Samasource, we pride ourselves in being a diverse and equal opportunity employer.

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