Finance ManagerAs Finance Manager, reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to our R&D and COGS leaders, ensuring our financial models, forecasts, and reporting infrastructure scale with Handshake's rapid growth across Careers and Handshake AI. This is a high-visibility role partnering directly with executives to shape investment decisions, improve forecast accuracy, and drive financial rigor across the business. Your work will directly influence how we allocate capital, manage margins, and plan for long-term growth.What you'll do:Own Finance business partnering for R&D and COGS to deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights that inform executive decision-makingLead COGS forecasting and classification (above-the-line vs.
below-the-line, production vs. non-production) to ensure accurate gross margin and P&L representationDesign a traceable cost allocation methodology between Careers and Handshake AI to drive transparent margin reporting and scalable financial controlsPartner with BizOps, Accounting to improve internal processes and ensure sound investment decisionsYou Have:4+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related experience in a SaaS environmentStrong Excel modeling skills, including financial statement and variance analysisAdvanced 3-statement and subscription modeling expertise in ExcelDeep understanding of SaaS KPIs, gross margin dynamics, and GAAP accounting principlesDirect experience owning or forecasting COGS and R&D spendFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure costs (e.g. GCP/AWS) and AI-driven cost structuresTrack record of improving forecast accuracy and building scalable financial processesComfortable partnering directly with business leaders and translating complex data into clear recommendationsStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex models into clear business insightsExcitement about building financial infrastructure in a fast-scaling, AI-driven companyBonus PointsExperience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar systemsFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure costs (e.g., GCP/AWS) or AI-driven cost structuresWe OfferHandshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life.The below benefits are for full-time US employees.Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days Connection: Team outings & referral bonusesExplore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.