Blackbird Labs
Director of Finance - New York, NY
Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform establishing meaningful connections between the world’s best restaurants and their customers. Founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal, co-founder of Eater and Resy, we offer a fully customizable loyalty programming platform for restaurants and a consumer app designed to make every guest feel like a VIP. Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, Amex Ventures, Variant Fund, and other forward‑thinking investors, Blackbird is out to revolutionize the restaurant industry.
At Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees. We have a passion for our product, strive for excellence, and make others better. We hold one another accountable to living out our talent principles as we march together to achieving our mission. We are an in‑office culture that values in‑person connection and collaboration.
About The Job Blackbird is looking for our first Director of Finance to join our leadership team and build the financial foundation for our next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy and operations of a fast‑growing fintech company from the ground up. You will work directly with our CEO and executive team to drive strategic decision‑making while building scalable financial processes and systems. As our founding finance leader, you need to be both strategic and hands‑on, comfortable diving into details while maintaining a big‑picture perspective.
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.
Prepare financial materials for board meetings and investor relations.
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.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with all departments to provide financial insights that drive growth.
Lead pricing strategy analysis and unit economics optimization.
Support go‑to‑market initiatives with financial modeling and analysis.
Drive operational efficiency through data‑driven financial insights.
Build financial frameworks to evaluate new products, markets, and opportunities.
Support treasury operations for both 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 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 preferred.
CPA or CFA certification a plus.
Pay Transparency Notice & Benefits The target annual salary for this position can range from $190,000 to $230,000 USD, in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Offers also include stock options, benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and additional perks.
Commitment to 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 will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For U.S. applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice. Blackbird participates in the E‑Verify program.
Join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like here at Blackbird.
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At Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees. We have a passion for our product, strive for excellence, and make others better. We hold one another accountable to living out our talent principles as we march together to achieving our mission. We are an in‑office culture that values in‑person connection and collaboration.
About The Job Blackbird is looking for our first Director of Finance to join our leadership team and build the financial foundation for our next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy and operations of a fast‑growing fintech company from the ground up. You will work directly with our CEO and executive team to drive strategic decision‑making while building scalable financial processes and systems. As our founding finance leader, you need to be both strategic and hands‑on, comfortable diving into details while maintaining a big‑picture perspective.
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.
Prepare financial materials for board meetings and investor relations.
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.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with all departments to provide financial insights that drive growth.
Lead pricing strategy analysis and unit economics optimization.
Support go‑to‑market initiatives with financial modeling and analysis.
Drive operational efficiency through data‑driven financial insights.
Build financial frameworks to evaluate new products, markets, and opportunities.
Support treasury operations for both 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 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 preferred.
CPA or CFA certification a plus.
Pay Transparency Notice & Benefits The target annual salary for this position can range from $190,000 to $230,000 USD, in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Offers also include stock options, benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and additional perks.
Commitment to 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 will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For U.S. applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice. Blackbird participates in the E‑Verify program.
Join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like here at Blackbird.
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