Senior Finance Lead

1 Hour ago • 10 Years + • Finance • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Character.AI seeks its first Senior Finance Leader to build out its finance function. This role is integral to all areas of finance, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, and treasury. The ideal candidate will have extensive FP&A experience in high-growth software companies, excellent modeling skills, and a strong focus on detail. They'll collaborate cross-functionally, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess experience managing teams. The role requires hands-on involvement while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Must have:
  • 10+ years FP&A experience
  • Experience building and scaling FP&A
  • Team management (5+ years)
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets
  • ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
  • Strong modeling skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with data analytics software (Looker, Amplitude, Mixpanel)
  • MBA

About the role: 

We are seeking our first Senior Finance Leader to help build out the finance function for Character.AI. As a Senior Leader of Finance, you’ll play an integral role in all areas of finance – managing our budgeting process, forecasting the business, reporting, cash management and treasury. 

What you will bring to the role: 

Table stakes for this role is a breadth of FP&A experience, coupled with excellent modeling skills and a focus on the details. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for working cross-functionally with leaders in different departments, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.  

Requirements: 

  • 10+ years of FP&A experience; experience building and scaling FP&A functions at high-growth software companies strongly preferred 5+ years directly managing people and teams 

  • Experience operating at all levels with the ability and drive to be hands-on while also keeping an eye on the strategic big picture. 

  • Advanced excel and google sheet user. 

  • Familiarity with data analytics software (for example: looker, amplitude, mixpanel) preferred. 

  • ERP experience (for example: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) required. 

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Business field;  MBA a plus

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.


In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.


Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

Compensation Range: $150K - $250K

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About The Company

Character is one of the world's leading personal AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by AI pioneers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, Character is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. 

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