VP of Finance

Job Title: VP of Finance / Senior Finance Role

Location: New York, NY / In-Person Preferred

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000

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We are looking for a highly skilled finance professional to join our team. This position will be filled by someone with 5+ years of experience in a finance oriented role (investment banking, research, consulting perfectly acceptable) and passionate about financial markets and the institutional investment space. We are primarily targeting for someone to be located in-person in New York City (Midtown) but are willing to consider hybrid or remote work candidates if they are qualified.

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About Aiera

We are a well-funded, fast-growing, venture-backed software company building AI-powered tools for financial professionals. With strong product-market fit and an exceptional team, we are poised for significant growth in the coming years. We are proud to call hundreds of the top financial institutions and corporations around the world our customers.  

We value a culture where you can thrive, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with minimal bureaucracy. If you are excited about joining a mission-driven team of problem solvers that is building transformative technology and positioning itself as an industry leader, we would love to connect.

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About the Role

At Aiera, you will:

• Report directly to Aiera’s executive team
• Assist in management of all aspects of company finances, including:
  
  • Organize Month-end, Quarter-end, Year-end closings with Accounting Team
  • Manage Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Set and track company KPIs and targets 
  • Plan and manage sales commissions and quotas along with executive team
  • Perform all financial planning, analysis, and budgeting
• Support day to day internal company operations, including:
  
  • Compliance and legal 
  • Vendor and partner relationships
  • Fielding incoming investor relations requests 
  • Human resources
  • Support executive team in preparation for Board of Directors meetings and other due diligence requests
  • Contribute to product and sales strategy efforts, including management short term and medium term priorities 
• Work collaboratively with other company executives, managers, and team members to help nurture our results driven, team oriented environment
• Represent Aiera in the highest standard with appropriate behavior and character in all business situations

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About You

We are selective in our hiring process and seek employees who match our DNA and share our core values:

• Driven by curiosity and a desire to create real, lasting value for our customers.
• Motivated to build tools with pride, believing that every detail matters.
• Able to thrive in a collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Have a track record of wearing multiple hats and adapting to new technologies, processes, responsibilities, and roles.
• Understand the need for flexibility in work hours and responsibilities in a fast growing environment.
• Value taking initiative and prioritizing outcomes over rigid processes.

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Skills and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Finance, Economics, Management or other related field
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of financial accounting and modeling 
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast paced environment, managing multiple responsibilities at once
• Well rounded individual with a strong work ethic, but an understanding for work-life balance
• Highly motivated to learn new skill sets
• Ability to work US East coast / NY market hours, preferably from our NYC office

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Additional Skills (but not required)

• Knowledge of financial services and institutional investment management industries is a plus
• Familiarity with finance and HR software such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, Stripe, Avalara, Coupa, Rippling
• 2+ years background in investment banking (including sales, research, or trading), consulting, at a financial services company, or other finance oriented role (such as at a B2B software company)
• NYC-based

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We believe the best communicators are teachers at heart, starting with empathy and creating alignment to mobilize their team. If you prefer the predictability of a larger tech company, we may not be the right fit. But if you’re energized by joining a transformative mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Highlighted Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits:
  
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 100% company-covered premiums
  • Well-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401k and equity plan
  • A flexible work environment focused on deliverables
  • Unlimited PTO 

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How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please click "Apply" below, or email us directly at hiring@aiera.com. Include the job title that you are applying for in the subject line, and please include a copy of your resume and any other relevant information or materials you would like to share.‍

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Aiera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who value a collaborative and supportive culture.