Pika
Head of Finance
Palo Alto HQ · Senior · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 46 days ago
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About the role
- Pika is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Finance to join our on-site team in Palo Alto.
- As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the overall financial leadership of the company, driving strategy, planning, compliance, and execution to enable our next phase of growth as a creative AI leader.
- You'll work closely with the executive team to ensure financial health, transparency, and effective resource allocation, guiding Pika's business decisions and growth strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of Pika's financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll
- Build and manage scalable financial planning, modeling, and forecasting processes to guide executive decision-making
- Develop and drive the company's financial strategy, including long-term planning, fundraising support, and cross-functional resource allocation
- Set up and manage financial systems and controls necessary for a high-growth, venture-backed environment
- Partner with leadership across departments (Product, Sales, Operations) to evaluate and support business initiatives and company-wide strategy
- We're reimagining the creative process through AI and building a world-class team to push the limits of technology.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive finance leadership, including experience managing a finance team in a high-growth company or startup
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, accounting principles, and business analytics
- Strong track record of supporting fundraising, investor reporting, and board deliverables
Nice to have
- Experience in technology, SaaS, or creative AI sectors
- Prior leadership within a venture-backed startup
- Competitive executive-level compensation
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
- CPA or MBA strongly preferred
Compensation
- Competitive executive-level compensation
Benefits
- Substantial equity in a high-growth, mission-driven startup
- Full health benefits, monthly stipends, and regular company retreats
Company info
- At Pika, our mission is to make video creation radically seamless, deeply intuitive, and universally accessible.
- Join us in Palo Alto, CA to help shape the future of creative technology and empower the next generation of creators.
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