Director of Finance - New York, NY

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About Blackbird

Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform establishing meaningful connections between the world’s best restaurants and their customers. Founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal, co‑founder of Eater and Resy, Blackbird offers a fully customizable loyalty programming platform for restaurants and a consumer app designed to make every guest feel like a VIP no matter where they dine. Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, Amex Ventures, Variant Fund, and other forward‑thinking investors, Blackbird is out to revolutionize the restaurant industry.

Our Team

At Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees. We have a passion for our product, are elite performers, and we make others better. We are an in‑office culture that values the power of in‑person connection and collaboration.

About the Job

Blackbird is looking for its first Director of Finance to join the leadership team and build the financial foundation for our next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy and operations of a fast‑growing fintech company from the ground up. You will work directly with our CEO and executive team to drive strategic decision‑making while building scalable financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership team on strategic planning, fundraising, and key business decisions
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to drive business performance
• Support M&A activities and strategic partnerships as we scale
• Prepare financial materials for board meetings and investor relations
• Own financial reporting, accounting oversight, and month‑end/quarter‑end close processes
• Establish scalable financial systems, controls, and processes for rapid growth
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and financial service providers
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and capital allocation decisions
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with all departments to provide financial insights that drive growth
• Lead pricing strategy analysis and unit economics optimization
• Support go‑to‑market initiatives with financial modeling and analysis
• Drive operational efficiency through data‑driven financial insights
• Build financial frameworks to evaluate new products, markets, and opportunities
• Support treasury operations for both fiat and crypto assets, including wallets, custody, and transfers
• Track token‑related transactions and related accounting implications
• Work with external providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for crypto activities

Requirements

• 8–12 years finance experience, including 3–5 years in senior roles
• Experience at high‑growth tech, fintech, payments, or marketplace companies preferred
• Track record supporting fundraising and investor relations
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data
• Experience with financial systems and process optimization
• Ability to manage cross‑functional partnerships and external partners (accountants, auditors, legal)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice to Haves

• MBA from top‑tier program preferred
• CPA or CFA certification a plus

Pay Transparency Notice & Benefits

Depending on your work location and experience, the target annual salary for this position can range from $190,000–$230,000 USD, in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Full‑time offers may also include stock options and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k), and other perks.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Blackbird Labs is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Blackbird will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Blackbird participates in the E‑Verify program.

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