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Strategy & Operations Associate (Finance)
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Strategy & Operations Associate (Finance)
Remote – U.S. Based
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Strategy & Operations Associate (Finance) on behalf of a valued client partner in the fintech security AI startup sector. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Strategy & Operations Associate opportunity.
We are seeking a highly analytical, high-agency operator who can work directly with executive leadership to build the financial and operational backbone of a fast-scaling company. This role requires strong forecasting skills, executive communication, strategic judgment, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal direction.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing professionals with consistent tenure, progressive growth, and measurable ownership impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the CEO and Finance leadership on strategic initiatives including revenue forecasting, bookings analysis, and headcount planning
- Support annual planning cycles, monthly business reviews, and company-wide goal tracking processes
- Own, refine, and report core business KPIs that measure performance and execution across functions
- Build executive-ready board materials, investor presentations, dashboards, and operating updates
- Lead complex cross-functional projects spanning Finance, GTM, Product, and Operations teams
- Conduct scenario planning, resource allocation analysis, and performance trend reviews
- Identify operational gaps and implement scalable planning processes
- Step into strategic special projects, including product or market opportunity analysis when needed
- Improve decision-making cadence through clear analytics and structured recommendations
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- 5–6 years of experience in Strategy & Operations, Strategic Finance, BizOps, Consulting, Banking, Private Equity, or high-growth startup finance roles
- Strong preference for backgrounds from MBB consulting, top-tier firms, or elite operating environments
- Proven experience with financial forecasting, revenue modeling, bookings analysis, and operational planning
- Strong analytical horsepower with advanced Excel / spreadsheet modeling capability
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex cross-functional initiatives
- Exceptional written and verbal communication with executive-level polish
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
- High ownership mindset with strong judgment and execution discipline
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Experience from high-growth technology companies, YC alumni companies, or VC-backed fintech startups
- Prior experience at organizations with high operating bars such as Stripe, Brex, or similar companies
- MBA from a top-tier business school
- Prior founder or early-stage startup experience
- Familiarity with SQL and/or Python for business analysis
- Experience preparing board materials or working directly with executive teams
- Strong understanding of SaaS / fintech KPIs and recurring revenue models
- Experience in Office of the CEO or strategic chief-of-staff style environments
HireNow Disqualifiers
- Weak forecasting or financial modeling experience
- Purely functional backgrounds without cross-functional ownership
- Inability to communicate with executive stakeholders effectively
- Need for visa sponsorship (must be U.S. based)
- Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
5–6 years in Strategy & Ops, Finance, Consulting, Banking, PE, or startup leadership tracks
Strong revenue forecasting and operational planning skills
Proven ownership of complex projects with minimal oversight
Executive communication and board-prep capability
Thrives in ambiguity and high-growth environments
Preference for high-growth fintech / tech / consulting backgrounds
U.S.-based and able to work remotely
Stable resume with progressive career growth
Standout Candidates Include:
Former MBB consultants who moved into startup operator roles
Strategic finance leaders from YC or VC-backed fintech companies
Ex-bankers or PE professionals with operating experience
Founder-minded candidates with strong analytical rigor
HireNow Package
- Base Salary: $170,000 – $210,000 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
- Additional Compensation: Equity + comprehensive benefits package
- Benefits: Employer-paid health insurance for employee and dependents
- Work Location: Remote – U.S. Based
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available