Superpowered (YC W21)
Strategic Finance Analyst
Superpowered (YC W21), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Vapi
Vapi is the most configurable platform for building voice agents. Our platform equips companies with everything they need—telephony, real‑time streaming, deterministic fallbacks, HIPAA/SOC2 compliance, and an AI testing suite—to launch production‑grade voice agents fast. In just 18 months, more than 300,000 developers have signed up, with over 1,500 new developers joining every day. Our mission is to make voice humanity’s default interface again by capturing nuance, emotion, and context that text alone misses. Try it now!
About The Role We’re looking for a hands‑on, analytical, and entrepreneurial Strategic Finance Analyst to help shape the financial future of our growing startup. This is a high‑impact, highly visible role where you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and general accounting processes to help drive Vapi’s next phase of growth. You’ll partner directly with leadership to translate strategy into numbers, optimize spend, and ensure the financial health of the business. You’ll work across FP&A and accounting functions—building financial models from scratch, improving close processes, and supporting leadership with insights that guide real business decisions. If you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and love connecting numbers to strategy, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Fundraising & Strategic Initiatives
Accounting & Financial Operations
Who You Are
3+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, accounting, consulting, or a related role
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel/Google Sheets; able to build dynamic models from scratch
Solid understanding of GAAP principles and experience supporting month‑end accounting
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to distill insights from complex data
Clear, concise communicator—especially when translating financial information for non‑finance audiences
Self‑starter comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, early‑stage environment
Nice‑to‑have: experience in a SaaS or tech startup, familiarity with FP&A tools, and exposure to fundraising or board reporting
Why Vapi
Define the future of human–AI interaction: help pioneer a new era of voice‑based AI products that are transforming how people and businesses communicate
Own meaningful work at a breakout startup: join early, take real ownership, and have a direct hand in building a category‑defining company from the ground up
Surround yourself with exceptional people: work alongside a world‑class team of engineers, operators, and builders backed by top‑tier investors who believe in our mission
Accelerate your career in a high‑growth environment: grow fast, take on big challenges, and unlock opportunities as we scale one of the most exciting platforms in AI
What We Offer
Competitive compensation : includes a strong base salary and meaningful equity ownership
Comprehensive health coverage : medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible time off : take‑what‑you‑need vacation policy with an emphasis on rest and balance
Daily meals : catered lunches and dinners provided for in-office days
Lifestyle & wellness stipends : monthly allowances to support rent, transportation, food, fitness, and mental well‑being
Professional development : annual learning stipends for courses, conferences, and upskilling
Team connection : regular offsites, team events, and opportunities to build in‑person relationships
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About The Role We’re looking for a hands‑on, analytical, and entrepreneurial Strategic Finance Analyst to help shape the financial future of our growing startup. This is a high‑impact, highly visible role where you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and general accounting processes to help drive Vapi’s next phase of growth. You’ll partner directly with leadership to translate strategy into numbers, optimize spend, and ensure the financial health of the business. You’ll work across FP&A and accounting functions—building financial models from scratch, improving close processes, and supporting leadership with insights that guide real business decisions. If you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and love connecting numbers to strategy, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Fundraising & Strategic Initiatives
Accounting & Financial Operations
Who You Are
3+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, accounting, consulting, or a related role
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel/Google Sheets; able to build dynamic models from scratch
Solid understanding of GAAP principles and experience supporting month‑end accounting
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to distill insights from complex data
Clear, concise communicator—especially when translating financial information for non‑finance audiences
Self‑starter comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, early‑stage environment
Nice‑to‑have: experience in a SaaS or tech startup, familiarity with FP&A tools, and exposure to fundraising or board reporting
Why Vapi
Define the future of human–AI interaction: help pioneer a new era of voice‑based AI products that are transforming how people and businesses communicate
Own meaningful work at a breakout startup: join early, take real ownership, and have a direct hand in building a category‑defining company from the ground up
Surround yourself with exceptional people: work alongside a world‑class team of engineers, operators, and builders backed by top‑tier investors who believe in our mission
Accelerate your career in a high‑growth environment: grow fast, take on big challenges, and unlock opportunities as we scale one of the most exciting platforms in AI
What We Offer
Competitive compensation : includes a strong base salary and meaningful equity ownership
Comprehensive health coverage : medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible time off : take‑what‑you‑need vacation policy with an emphasis on rest and balance
Daily meals : catered lunches and dinners provided for in-office days
Lifestyle & wellness stipends : monthly allowances to support rent, transportation, food, fitness, and mental well‑being
Professional development : annual learning stipends for courses, conferences, and upskilling
Team connection : regular offsites, team events, and opportunities to build in‑person relationships
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