Emerald AI · 6 hours ago
Head of Finance & Operations
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expEmerald AI is at the forefront of AI and energy technology, enabling data centers to scale sustainably. The Head of Finance & Operations will be responsible for the company's financial health and operational infrastructure, partnering with leadership to drive growth and efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EnergyPower GridSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the company’s financial strategy, aligning capital allocation, operating plans, and long-term objectives with overall business goals
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to the leadership team
Manage cash flow, burn, and runway planning to ensure financial stability and capital efficiency
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning
Partner with the CEO on fundraising strategy, including preparation of financial models, investor materials, and due diligence
Serve as a primary point of contact for investors on financial reporting, metrics, and business performance updates
Design and implement scalable operational systems and processes across finance, vendors, and internal workflows
Identify operational risks and inefficiencies, proactively implementing solutions to support rapid growth
Oversee accounting, expense management, and financial systems (e.g., ERP, budgeting tools)
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and corporate governance best practices
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and accurate financial reporting
Build, mentor, and scale the finance and operations team over time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
8–12+ years of experience in finance and operations
Proven experience owning financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a venture-backed startup environment
Hands-on experience with fundraising, investor relations, and VC-backed company operations
Strong understanding of startup financial management, including burn, runway, unit economics, and scaling considerations
Experience designing and scaling operational processes and systems
Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and corporate governance best practices
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quickly in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Prior experience as a first or early finance leader at a Seed–Series B startup, including building finance and operations functions from scratch
Previous experience helping scale a company from pre-revenue or early revenue to meaningful ARR
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
Competitive pay + equity. Stock options let you share in the value you help create.
Company
Emerald AI
Emerald AI transform energy-intensive data centers into AI-powered assets that actively contribute to grid stability and efficiency.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$41.52MKey Investors
National GridRadical Ventures
2025-09-15Corporate Round
2025-07-01Seed· $34.17M
2024-12-10Seed· $7.35M
Leadership Team
Varun Sivaram
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-15
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