Joblaze summary

The Finance Lead at Krea.ai is responsible for managing daily financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control related to cloud and API expenditures. This role requires strong analytical skills to model costs and identify anomalies, along with hands-on experience in accounts payable and receivable. Ideal candidates have over five years of finance experience, preferably in a startup environment, and possess the ability to communicate effectively and navigate ambiguity. Krea.ai is focused on developing AI creative tools and values a team-oriented approach.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 14, 2026. Last confirmed on krea.ai's careers page November 14, 2026.
AI/ML appears in 4.4% of 636 comparable lead other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Finance Lead role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Finance Lead role.
Where is the role based?: krea.ai is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.
Does krea.ai sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: krea.ai targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Finance Lead role at krea.ai.

From the original posting

This role

We’re looking for a Finance Lead to own the day-to-day financial operations at Krea. You’ll partner on budgeting and forecasting, keep a close eye on our largest cost drivers (cloud, GPU, and API spend), and make sure our books, vendors, and processes stay clean as we scale. You’ll work closely with leadership and the partnerships team, turning numbers into clear decisions and catching issues before they become surprises.

What you'll do

Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and unit economics
Own cost controls across cloud, GPU, and API spend, tracking usage against budget and flagging anomalies early
Compare vendor and infrastructure quotes, and support the partnerships team with cost modeling during negotiations for credits, pricing, and SLAs
Coordinate payables, receivables, and vendor invoices, and maintain clean vendor records
Own and maintain expense policies
Run a reliable monthly and quarterly close process, working with outside accountants as needed
Prepare materials for board updates and support audits
Build and maintain financial models and reporting that help the team make fast, informed decisions

What we're looking for

5+ years in finance, FP&A, finance operations, or investment banking, ideally including time at a startup
A numbers-first approach: you’re comfortable modeling costs and scenarios in spreadsheets, and you catch anomalies before they become surprises
Vendor and infrastructure savvy: you can compare GPU and API quotes, track usage against budget, and push for credits and SLAs
Hands-on experience with closes, AP/AR, and keeping financial documentation audit-ready
Crisp communication: straightforward writing, tight docs, and fast async updates
Strong judgment on when to pull people in versus unblock yourself
High ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous environments

Nice to have

Experience at an AI or infrastructure-heavy company where compute is a major cost line
Experience preparing board decks or supporting fundraising
Familiarity with modern finance tooling (accounting software, spend management platforms)
CPA or similar accounting background

What we offer

Team: Work alongside a world-class team building the future of AI creative tooling
Impact: Significant scope and company-wide impact
Time off: Flexible PTO policy
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