finance
Posted May 19Senior Director - FP&A
at Kikoff
San Francisco, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Own Kikoff's annual operating budget, quarterly plans, weekly/daily forecasts, and long-range financial model, ensuring they reflect business realities and support strategic decision-making
- Lead FP&A team that builds and maintains financial models that capture the unit economics, marketing acquisition/retention analytics, cohort dynamics, and revenue drivers specific to Kikoff's businesses
- Prepare and present executive and board-level financial reporting packages, including monthly financial reporting package, board decks, KPI dashboards, and forward-looking commentary
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic initiatives, new product launches, and capital allocation decisions
- Own the selection and development of Kikoff's planning systems and financial infrastructure, driving adoption of best-in-class tools and processes
- Support fundraising, investor relations, and M&A processes as needed, including preparation of investor materials and financial due diligence
- Build, develop, and grow a high-performing FP&A team, setting a high bar for analytical rigor, business judgment, communication and cross-functional collaboration About You: 12+ years of
Requirements
- We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships.
- The ideal candidate combines rigorous financial analysis with strong business instincts, an AI mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Help to define the company’s key metrics and drive alignment and adoption in close partnership with our Data team, while leveraging and pushing AI adoption
- experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related financial discipline, with significant industry
- experience at a high-growth company
- experience preferred — candidates with IB backgrounds who have successfully transitioned into operating FP&A roles are strongly encouraged to apply
- MBA preferred; demonstrated track record of financial leadership at a later-stage pre-IPO or newly public company strongly valued •
- Experience with modern planning systems required — Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or comparable tools; ability to own the roadmap and optimization of Kikoff's planning infrastructure
- AI-first mindset with a track record of driving cross-functional adoption of AI tools in financial analysis and planning workflows
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board audiences
Benefits
- High business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of building credibility and trust with senior cross-functional stakeholders Base Range $250,000 — $275,000 USD
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Additional details
- Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
- Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security.
- With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
- We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially. Why Kikoff:
- This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products.
- Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
- As the Senior Director of FP&A you will report to the CFO and serve as a key financial thought partner to Kikoff's leadership team as the company continues its significant and profitable growth.
- You will own the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions, translating complex business dynamics into actionable financial insight that drives strategic decision-making.
- You will work closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to build the financial infrastructure, analytical frameworks, and planning processes that a pre-IPO fintech company demands.
- The Senior Director of FP&A will initially manage a team of 3–4, with the opportunity to grow the function as Kikoff's business continues to scale.