Join Decagon as a Strategic Finance professional to shape financial strategy and drive growth in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 18 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own quarterly and annual planning cycle
- Build and own financial model
- Partner cross-functionally with executives
- Monitor key performance indicators
- Own materials for Board meetings
Must have
- 3-5 years of experience in Strategic Finance
- 1-2 years of investment banking
- Expert financial modeling skills
- Strong analytical instincts
- Excellent communication skills
- High ownership mentality
Nice to have
- Experience in B2B SaaS
- Familiarity with Accounting ERPs
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics
AI in the day-to-day
Decagon empowers brands to deliver concierge customer experiences through conversational AI.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Strategic Finance professional at Decagon will take charge of the company's financial planning and analysis, directly influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation. The position requires strong financial modeling skills and the ability to communicate complex insights effectively to leadership. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in strategic or corporate finance within a high-growth tech environment, along with a proactive mindset and the ability to navigate a fast-paced setting. Decagon is focused on building a robust finance function to support its rapid growth.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Decagon's careers page October 3, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Decagon: San Francisco.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 92% of 1308 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 182 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Finance role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York City, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Decagon lists $180,000–$235,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Finance role.
- Where is the role based?
- Decagon is hiring for this position in New York City, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Decagon targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Strategic Finance role at Decagon.
From the original posting
About the role
Decagon is scaling fast, and we're building the finance function to match. As one of our first finance hires, you'll sit at the center of our most critical decisions — owning planning, stress-testing bets, and partnering directly with our co-founders and leadership team to allocate capital against our biggest opportunities. This isn't a reporting role. You'll shape how we think, not just track how we did.
In this role, you will
Own our quarterly and annual planning cycle end-to-end, guiding overall company strategy, resource allocation, and decision-making
Build and own our financial model and unit economics framework
Partner cross-functionally with executives across key functions to ideate, support, and drive strategic initiatives
Drive accountability across the business by defining financial and operational KPIs, building dashboards, and identifying the right levers to accelerate growth and efficiency
Monitor key performance indicators, financial metrics, and cash flow; deliver timely reporting packages and insights on key business trends
Build and maintain complex financial models for long-range planning, unit economics, business cases, and investment evaluation
Own materials for our Board meetings and serve as a key partner on future fundraising processes
Develop and build a scalable finance function that can support Decagon’s hyper-growth
Your background looks something like this
3-5 years of experience in Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, or a closely related role at a high-growth technology company
1–2 years of investment banking at a top-tier firm
Expert financial modeling skills — you can build from scratch, stress-test assumptions, and translate outputs into clear business narratives
Strong analytical instincts and the ability to distill complexity into structured frameworks and actionable recommendations
Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to leadership
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority — you can get alignment across teams who don't report to you
High ownership mentality — you take initiative, drive projects to completion, and hold yourself to a high bar
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly
Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel; experience with SQL or BI tools a strong plus
Even better
Experience working in B2B SaaS with familiarity with ARR-based business metrics
Familiarity with Accounting ERPs and financial planning tools
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related business field
Compensation $180,000 - $235,000 + Equity
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
Parental Leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
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