Founding Finance & BizOps Leader
Coastal Wave Recruiting
| Company | Coastal Wave Recruiting |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Our client, an AI-native firm at the intersection of finance, venture capital, and financial services, is seeking a Founding Finance & BizOps Leader to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a highly autonomous operator to build the finance and business operations function from the ground up while working alongside experienced founders. You'll help shape how an AI-native consulting firm scales, define critical systems and processes, and play a key role in building a high-performance, talent-dense culture. What you'll do: Think from first principles about how finance and operations should work inside an AI-native firm Own high-impact Finance and BizOps initiatives end-to-end Build internal systems and workflows using AI coding and low-code tools Partner closely with engineers to refine and scale the systems you create Develop new processes, tools, and operating rhythms that support rapid growth Operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility from day one Help shape the culture and foundation of a firm built for long-term impact Requirements 2–5 years of experience in strategic finance, business operations, consulting, or investment banking Experience at a top-tier consulting firm, private equity firm, or investment bank Strong track record of building processes, systems, or workflows from 0 to 1 Ability to build complex financial models from scratch Experience using AI coding tools or low-code platforms to build systems Strong first-principles thinking and a high level of ownership Degree from a top-tier or target university Experience in a high-growth, venture-backed startup environment is a plus Benefits Salary (may have a little wiggle room for someone amazing) & equity