Head of Finance

About the role

The individual in this position will own the complete financial strategy and execution for Warp as the company scales toward a fifty million dollar revenue run rate. They will serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO, translating board expectations into an operating model that the entire company can execute against. This role requires building and maintaining the systems of record that provide transparency into unit economics, revenue quality, and cash efficiency. The hire will own the design of financial processes that turn complex money movement into clear, auditable outcomes. They will be responsible for ensuring that every product decision is evaluated through a rigorous financial lens. This person will translate investor capital into disciplined growth and sustainable profitability. Ultimately, they will be the architect of the financial infrastructure that supports the next major fundraise.

Key facts

What you'll do

Analyze the revenue trajectory and construct a multi-year financial model that serves as the central planning and tracking artifact for the company.

Own the board book and investor narrative, producing monthly performance reports and quarterly materials that clearly communicate the health and trajectory of the business.

Lead unit economics and pricing reviews, calculating metrics such as ARPU, gross margin, and payback periods for offerings like benefits brokerage and in-house payroll processing.

Evaluate strategic capital allocation scenarios, determining the optimal deployment of resources for initiatives such as replacing critical money-movement infrastructure.

Build and scale the finance organization, defining the roles of the controller and operations leadership while managing relationships with banks, wealth managers, and external auditors.

Partner with the founding team to guide major financial decisions, including budgeting, forecasting, and runway management in a venture-scale environment.

Own the documentation and methodologies that support future fundraising efforts, ensuring that financial data is reliable and insights are actionable.

Champion the integration of AI-native capabilities within financial workflows, leveraging new technology to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.

Manage the oversight of revenue recognition, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Provide financial analysis for product and go-to-market initiatives, enabling data-driven decisions on new features and market expansion.

Establish risk management frameworks to monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial exposure as the business grows.

Serve as the primary point of contact for financial due diligence from investors, providing clarity and depth on all aspects of the company's performance.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with demonstrated ownership of FP&A and board reporting in a high-growth technology company.

You must have the ability to build financial models from scratch, creating robust frameworks that are transparent, auditable, and defensible to skeptical stakeholders.

Fluency in SaaS metrics is mandatory, with specific expertise in subscription revenue, churn, and lifetime value calculations.

Experience in fintech or payments environments is required, with a deep understanding of float, money movement costs, and multi-product ARPU dynamics.

You must have a proven track record of partnering directly with founders and C-suite executives to influence strategic direction and drive execution.

The ideal candidate is capable of performing hands-on financial analysis in the short term while developing long-term team capabilities and processes.

No task is considered beneath the leadership in this phase of the company, requiring a willingness to engage in detailed work to ensure accuracy and speed.

You must be based in New York and able to commit to a five-day presence in the office to maintain proximity and operational velocity.

Nice to have

Direct experience in the payroll, payments, or insurance sectors within a regulated financial services environment.

Prior involvement in managing and executing a priced equity round or series financing event.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in New York City.

Employees are expected to work five days per week in the office.

The role reports directly to the CEO and requires immediate availability.

Compensation and specific benefits such as health coverage, 401k matching, and unlimited PTO are defined in a separate employee agreement.