Shaper Capital · 13 hours ago
Finance Operations Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expShaper Capital is on a mission to partner with incredible people to build companies that shape the world. They are seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee the financial infrastructure of Shaper and its portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scale as they grow.
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Responsibilities
Oversee accounting and financial operations across Shaper and its portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for portfolio companies and Shaper
Where applicable, partner with external accounting firms to support audits, closes, and tax filings
Manage shared financial tools and systems — including QuickBooks, Ramp, Mercury, Carta, Brex, and Rippling — and drive process improvements
Support portfolio companies during launch and scale phases with setup and ongoing finance support (e.g., accounting, vendor management, bill pay, cash forecasting)
Lead end-to-end payroll operations for Shaper and select portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions
Coordinate payroll changes, bonuses, and adjustments with finance and HR stakeholders
Oversee integration and automation across payroll and financial systems to increase efficiency
Support equity programs for Shaper and its portfolio companies through Carta, including issuance, tracking, and compliance
Partner with legal and finance to maintain accurate records for SAFEs, stock options, and equity grants
Develop scalable processes and templates for new company launches and ongoing equity operations
Support reporting and communication to ensure founders and employees understand their equity positions
Collaborate with the CFO to ensure sustainable financial operations across all Shaper companies
Lead special projects to improve automation, financial visibility, and reporting
Support fundraising and investor reporting through diligence prep and documentation
Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leadership on operational finance matters
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or business operations at a high-growth startup or venture-backed company
Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll, and equity management
Command of QuickBooks including invoicing, automated data connections, and manual journal entries
Hands-on experience with systems such as Carta, Rippling, Gusto, Ramp, or Brex
Exceptional analytical and project management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through
Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building from scratch
You move fast, execute thoughtfully, and thrive in high-velocity environments
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate effectively with limited direction
You love improving systems and processes that scale
You're collaborative, humble, and thrive in a low-ego, high-performance culture
You bring a founder's mindset to your work — always looking to increase leverage and impact
High integrity and a strong moral compass
You embody Shaper's core traits: smart, nice, and gets things done
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package.
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
Company
Shaper Capital
Shaper Capital operates as a venture capital firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Elyse Jones Benedicto
Partner, COO and GC
Nick Colburn
Expert in Residence
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