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Blackbird Labs

Director of Finance - New York, NY

Blackbird Labs, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Director of Finance - New York, NY Blackbird Labs

New York, NY

Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform connecting restaurants and customers. The Director of Finance will build the financial foundation for our next phase of growth, working directly with the CEO and executive team to drive strategic decision‑making and build scalable financial processes.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership on strategic planning, fundraising, and key business decisions.

Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.

Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to drive business performance.

Support M&A activities and strategic partnerships as we scale.

Own financial reporting, accounting oversight, and month‑end/quarter‑end close processes.

Establish scalable financial systems, controls, and processes for rapid growth.

Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and financial service providers.

Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and capital allocation decisions.

Collaborate with all departments to provide financial insights that drive growth.

Lead pricing strategy analysis and unit economics optimization.

Drive operational efficiency through data‑driven financial insights.

Build financial frameworks to evaluate new products, markets, and opportunities.

Support treasury operations for fiat and crypto assets, including wallets, custody, and transfers.

Track token‑related transactions and related accounting implications.

Work with external providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for crypto activities.

Requirements

8–12 years of finance experience, including 3–5 years in senior roles.

Experience at high‑growth tech, fintech, payments, or marketplace companies preferred.

Track record supporting fundraising and investor relations.

Strong financial modeling, analysis, and strategic thinking.

Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data.

Experience with financial systems and process optimization.

Ability to manage cross‑functional partnerships and external partners (accountants, auditors, legal).

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Nice to Haves

MBA from top‑tier program.

CPA or CFA certification a plus.

Benefits Target annual salary $190,000–$230,000 USD. Full‑time offer includes stock options, medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k), and additional perks. Pay transparency notice: disclosure in accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law.

Equal Opportunity Blackbird Labs is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Blackbird Labs also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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