Director of Finance and Operations

Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 40-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs, it is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times. Clients include major consumer-facing brands (American Express, Airbnb, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Anthropic, Meta, Amazon), academic researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections).

Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands.

About the Role

As the Director of Finance & Operations at Swayable, you will be responsible for a full range of business operations, including financial planning and analysis, financial management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, responding to investor requests, and drafting important communications about the business, such as our quarterly investor updates. You will report directly into the company Executive team (and on an interim basis, to the CEO) and work closely with them on some of the company's most important functions.

Specific responsibilities include

• Managing budgets, cashflow, and financial forecasting


• Regular, detailed operational and financial analysis and reporting for the executive team


• Financial modeling


• Running revenue operations


• Implementing and managing financials controls


• Preparing regular and ad-hoc financial and operational analyses of the business, including maintaining our management financials (our working economic picture of the business) and quarterly investor updates


• Overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable


• Managing the company’s cap table


• Analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement


• Providing regular reports and updates to the CEO and other stakeholders

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. You should also be a strong communicator, able to work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive results. You must be highly proficient in key business tools including financial modeling and spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets), at the level expected of analysts at investment banks and VC firms. The ideal candidate would have spent some time gaining work experience at other fast-growing startups, and at an investment fund.

We are looking for someone with

• A bachelor's degree or higher, whether in a related field, such as business or finance


• At least 7 years of experience in business operations or related fields


• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ideally including startups and/or investment funds


• Demonstrated passion for startups and for creating order out of chaos


• Very strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation: $145-215K, depending on experience and leveling.

Swayable is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to promote an organizational environment that values diversity and fosters growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. The team especially encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.