Strategic Finance Lead at Merge API

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

210000.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, M&A, Financial Planning, KPI Framework, Excel, Modeling, SaaS, Project Management, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Operational Strategy, Capital Raising, Business Operations, Performance Improvement

Industry

Software Development

Description

Merge is the leading provider of agentic tools and customer-facing integrations for frontier LLMs, Fortune 500 organizations, and B2B SaaS companies. Our platform offers two core products: Merge Unified, which enables businesses to add hundreds of integrations to their products with a single API, and Merge Agent Handler, which empowers AI agents with secure access to thousands of third-party tools. Merge's enterprise-grade platform handles the entire integration lifecycle, from authentication and security to monitoring and maintenance. Thousands of companies trust Merge to accelerate product development, unblock sales, reduce customer churn, and save engineering resources—allowing them to focus on their core product. Merge is looking for a driven Strategic Finance Lead to act as a primary partner to our executive team. At Merge, Strategic Finance is a core operational unit: we don't just report on the business; we provide the analytical framework for every major decision we make. You will be responsible for leading the team that manages investor relations, Board communications, M&A, long-range planning and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a disciplined leader with a "right is right" mentality. You are a player-coach who can still build a complex model from scratch but excels at managing a team, setting a high pace, and acting as a trusted advisor to the executive suite. We need an objective leader with the resolve to navigate uncertainty and the management skills to ensure their team delivers airtight, high-stakes work in a fast-paced environment. What you will do: Function Leadership: Lead and scale the Strategic Finance team, overseeing the end-to-end execution of company-wide financial planning and strategic initiatives. Executive & Board Partnership: Own the narrative for Board materials and investor relations, acting as a primary point of contact for the executive team. Cross-Functional Strategy: Drive high-impact projects across all business units. Capital & M&A Strategy: Lead capital raising efforts and evaluate M&A opportunities that align with our long-term roadmap. Performance Architecture: Define and manage the company’s KPI framework, building the dashboards and deep-dives necessary to track and improve performance. The ideal candidate will have: Professional Tenor: At least 8 years of total experience, including a foundation in Investment Banking or Management Consulting (2+ years). Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing and developing a Strategic Finance or BizOps team at a high-growth startup. Technical & Analytical Rigor: Expert-level Excel and modeling skills with a "right is right" mentality and unyielding attention to detail. SaaS Fluency: Deep understanding of enterprise SaaS unit economics and the operational levers that drive ARR and retention. Strategic Execution: Demonstrated experience leading high-visibility projects from initial scoping through to final reporting and implementation. Compensation The cash compensation range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, and certifications. In addition to cash compensation, all full time employees receive an equity compensation package. Benefits Unlimited PTO + 10 company holidays Pre-Tax commuter benefits 100% covered health, vision, and dental insurance 401K Plan $200 one-time home office stipend In office snacks and free dinner when working past 7pm Merge is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Strategic Finance team while overseeing financial planning and strategic initiatives. Act as a primary partner to the executive team, managing investor relations and Board communications.