Lead, Finance Analytics – Enablement AI/ML

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Deliver actionable insights that influence business decisions by leveraging finance and data analytics.

• Take ownership of the data warehouse strategy, governance, and execution of the finance ledger.

• Develop and lead a Center of Excellence for reporting, including managing infrastructure and metrics across finance and various business units.

• Create, manage, implement, and monitor the success of the Finance AI automation roadmap in collaboration with FP&A, accounting, and data teams.

• Establish the foundation for data pipelines and AI models.

• Collaborate with engineering and Financial Operations to understand and optimize our GCP infrastructure costs.

• Position Finance as the authoritative source for financial and business performance, while creating self-service analytics for key stakeholders.

• Lead a team consisting of 4 engineers and 1 finance and strategy manager.

• Establish internal controls and assist with external audits related to data governance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of work experience in travel and/or SaaS industries.

• Bachelor's Degree is required, with a strong preference for a Master's degree or equivalent experience.

• An engineering background is preferred.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, GCP, and Data Science, with hands-on coding capabilities.

• Understanding of LLM-based systems, prompt design, and AI model evaluation frameworks.

• Familiarity with automation frameworks and observability tools (e.g., Amplitude, Datadog, Looker) to evaluate reliability and performance.

• Strong skills in data reconciliation across large, multi-source datasets.

• A tendency towards first-principles thinking—questioning assumptions, stress-testing processes, and consistently asking why certain processes function as they do.

• Effective communicator with senior leadership and external partners.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build from the ground up.

🏝️ Benefits

• A well-funded and established startup with ambitious goals, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for pre-IPO equity packages.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Carrot Cash travel stipend.

• Access to co-working space on demand via FlexDesk and a work-from-home stipend.

• Inquire about our generous parental leave policy, which exceeds industry standards!

• An entrepreneurial culture that encourages pushing limits and taking risks as part of everyday operations.

• Open lines of communication with management and company leadership.

• Small, agile teams that make a significant impact.

• 100% employer-funded Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees.

• Access to Disability and Life insurance.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

• DCA/FSA and access to a 401(k) plan.