Ethyca · 1 month ago
Head of Finance
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $225K/yrEthyca is a company focused on engineering trust for humanity through data privacy and AI governance. They are seeking a Head of Finance to build the financial foundation necessary for scaling the company past $100M ARR, overseeing all financial operations, accounting, and strategic finance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceData GovernanceDeveloper ToolsPrivacy
Responsibilities
Own all bookkeeping, payroll accounting, A/P, A/R, journal entries, and reconciliations
Take complete ownership of all aspects of financial operations within the first quarter
Maintain clean balance sheets and P&Ls, reviewed monthly with the CEO
Own and strengthen Ethyca’s long-term financial model, including ARR, CARR, cashflow, headcount, and expense projections
Build a rolling 12-month forecast and implement a disciplined FP&A cadence across the business
Conduct scenario planning to guide hiring, GTM strategy, pricing, and product investment decisions
Deliver quarterly investor updates, board reporting packages, and KPI dashboards without external support
Partner with the CEO on fundraising strategy, due diligence materials, and financial storytelling
Implement scalable financial systems across QuickBooks, Rippling, Ramp, and BILL
Establish internal controls, revenue and expense policies, and audit-ready documentation
Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting and high-trust governance across all financial practices
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations leaders to ensure financial alignment with company strategy
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance executives
Support company-wide planning related to hiring, cost structure, EU expansion, and AI-driven operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Significant experience owning finance end-to-end at an early-stage or growth-stage technology company
Independently led accounting, forecasting, and financial strategy without external providers
Fluent in GAAP, accrual accounting, FP&A, monthly close cycles, and SaaS metrics
Built or significantly improved financial models used for board-level decisions
Exceptional attention to detail and treat financial accuracy as core infrastructure
Comfortable operating as a team of one initially and scaling systems before scaling headcount
Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly
Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and can build structure from zero
Demonstrate trust, integrity, optimism, and a commitment to excellence - core Ethyca values
Benefits
Competitive salary + equity
100% medical and dental insurance for you and your dependent(s)
Remote-first work and flexible time off
Sponsored company lunches and events
Parental leave and 401(k) plan
Company
Ethyca
Ethyca is a privacy engineering platform that enables engineers to develop and ship privacy as a feature of any system.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$37.5MKey Investors
IA Ventures
2024-12-05Series A· $10M
2021-11-03Series A· $7.5M
2020-06-11Series A· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Cillian Kieran
Founder & CEO
Neville Samuell
CTO
Recent News
Venture Capital Access Online
2024-12-10
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