Strategic Finance Lead, Mercury

$171-259.8k

+ Equity (stock options); Salary is applicable to candidates based in US only and dependent on location; Salary for candidates based in Canada: CAD 161,600 - 245,500

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

Banking services for startups

Open for applications

Banking services for startups

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Open for applications

$171-259.8k

+ Equity (stock options); Salary is applicable to candidates based in US only and dependent on location; Salary for candidates based in Canada: CAD 161,600 - 245,500

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

8+ years of experience with a track record of success in professional services (Investment Banking, Consulting, or Accounting), investing (Private Equity or Venture Capital), and/or operational experience in a corporate FP&A functions, Strategic Finance, or Business Operations team
Experience in a high-growth environment, preferably within the FinTech sector, navigating the complexities of scaling operations in a highly regulated environment
Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, with expertise in GAAP and integrated financial planning systems
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation

What the job involves

As the Strategic Finance Lead, you will spearhead the evolution of our financial plans, partnering with our leadership team to drive sustainable growth and profitability. You will be instrumental in navigating Mercury’s dynamic environment, ensuring our financial infrastructure scales seamlessly with our expanding footprint
Own thinking about the company-wide P&L and balance sheet, helping executives understand the outcomes needed to continue scaling Mercury successfully
Lead our company-wide planning processes, ensuring that our strategy, financial plan, goals, and resourcing work together to set Mercury up for success
Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, facilitating decision-making processes and optimizing resource allocation
Thought-partner with our People and operations teams (Risk, Support, Compliance) for how we scale Mercury efficiently
Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes and flux reviews
Drive the design and optimization of finance processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability
Play a key role in corporate initiatives such as board of directors meetings, M&A activities, and capital raises
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Our take

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.

Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.

By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 100,000 businesses and achieved a $1B valuation in 2021. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2025

$300m

SERIES C

Jul 2021

$120m

SERIES B

Total funding: $450.9m

Company benefits

Health, dental, & vision
12+ weeks of paid parental leave
$600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
Unlimited book budget
Weekly $100 USD food budget
Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jason Zhang

(COO)

Studied Biology at Stanford before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.

Immad Akhund

(CEO)

Graduated from the University of Cambridge, then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. Also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.

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