Bluefish AI

Bluefish AI

Director of Finance

New York, Hybrid · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 148 days ago
SwiftSalesforceAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&AVendor ManagementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationTransfer PricingInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuiteVariance Analysis

About the role

  • About the Position: Bluefish is looking for a Director of Finance to help scale our finance function as we grow through our next stage of expansion.
  • About Bluefish: Bluefish is the enterprise marketing engine for AI.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain the core SaaS financial model and operating metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback, churn)
  • Partner with Product/Engineering on headcount planning, spend forecasting, and ROI analysis
  • Drive monthly variance analysis and executive-level narrative on performance and key drivers
  • Own executive dashboards and Board reporting materials
  • Manage internal accounting resources and external accounting firms
  • Maintain strong financial controls, approvals, and audit-ready processes as the company scales
  • Implement and improve core systems and workflows (NetSuite/QBO, Ramp, Stripe, Bill.com, etc.)
  • Build scalable processes for spend management, cash management, procurement, and budgeting discipline across the org
  • Improve tools and reporting systems to support real-time visibility into performance
  • Support hiring and development of the finance team over time

Requirements

  • Experience owning or overseeing accounting close cycles and controllership responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of SaaS financials and metrics
  • familiarity with ASC 606
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with high ownership
  • experience with finance systems and tooling

Nice to have

  • Mix of startup experience + finance + accounting background
  • Experience implementing or scaling accounting and finance tooling
  • Prior experience supporting board reporting and fundraising processes
  • Experience supporting international operations, including foreign subsidiaries, cross-border tax considerations, and intercompany transactions (e.g., transfer pricing, cost allocations).
  • Bluefish is the enterprise marketing engine for AI.
  • As consumers increasingly use AI tools to discover and purchase products online, the traditional customer journey is collapsing into a single AI answer.
  • With over a billion people leveraging AI platforms, Bluefish is built to empower Fortune 500 marketers with control over this critical new channel.
  • The company is backed by leading investors, including NEA, Crane Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Swift Ventures, BloombergBeta, Firebolt Ventures, and Laconia Capital.

Compensation

  • Own the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes (monthly/quarterly/annual)
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality
  • Own preparation and support for annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance needs (in partnership with external providers)

Benefits

  • Compensation expense and equity accounting coordination

Company info

  • Unique opportunity to join on the ground floor of a fast-moving startup building at the center of AI
  • Experience a true meritocracy with significant career growth upside as the business scales
  • Demonstrated grit and resourcefulness-you find creative solutions, adapt quickly, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Thoughtful and strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, ask the right questions, and deliver insights that truly drive value.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across functions and roles, fostering open communication and shared ownership of outcomes.
  • Commitment to craftsmanship-you take pride in delivering high-quality work, paying attention to the small details while keeping the big picture in mind.
  • Self-starter with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of accountability-able to drive projects forward independently while staying aligned with team goals.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and learning new tools, processes, or technologies to get the job done.
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