Director of Strategic Finance, Steno
$140-180k
+ Options Equity
Court reporting services
Be an early applicant
Court reporting services
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-180k
+ Options Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To optimize the litigation experience with a revolutionary approach to deposition services created by attorneys, for attorneys.
Role
Who you are
- You are a seasoned financial professional with a background in banking and / or private equity, and with exceptional analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills
- You are also comfortable serving as a business partner to senior leadership, delivering on key financial and operational needs, serving as the lead point of contact in financial process improvement, monthly and annual budgeting and forecasting, and management analysis
- You have a background in investment banking and / or private equity, as well as an academic background in Finance. Prior operating experience is a must
- You have excellent mathematical, analytic, and Excel / Google Sheets skills
- You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (and know how to use them in a remote environment)
- You have experience with data analysis and leveraging financial software
- You are a critical thinker–someone who is creative and can come up with new and innovative solutions to day-to-day business problems
- You have excellent presentation skills when it comes to sharing data with leaders and senior executives
- You have a track record of creating unbiased budget expectations for different departments, and are highly organized with a keen eye for detail
- You have the desire to work with a tech start up and to contribute to the growth of the company
- You are proficient with Mac and PC and comfortable learning new systems and software; familiarity with the Google Suite will help you excel in this role
What the job involves
- Own the company financial model and utilize scenario modeling to help senior leaders make key decisions about the company’s direction
- Make sound and data-driven business decisions to push Steno forward; monitoring performance and analyzing trends to reduce financial risk
- Prepare and convert complex models into simple terms that others can work with
- Manage the annual planning and budgeting process while creating usable budgets for the business, including evaluating the long term needs of each department
- Review historical data, predict future results, analyze and explain budget variances, and develop and present reports and analytics
- Review operations for cost-saving opportunities and work cross-functionally to incorporate changes and process improvements
- Manage relationships with finance and tax-related vendors and owning compliance deadlines alongside an accountant
- Work with the accounting team to ensure books are ready for future audits
- Offer advice to the VP of Finance and CEO regarding spending and budget
Our take
Steno is a court reporting agency that offers services to legal professionals, government agencies, and businesses. As a trusted partner, Steno allows law practices to streamline their operations and work more efficiently, all while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in its reporting services.
Steno's services are tailored to cases that can take over a year to settle. One of the company's standout offerings is the 'DelayPay' product, which enables lawyers to defer payments for critical services such as court reporting, arbitration, videography, and interpreting until their cases are concluded.
Steno has experienced substantial progress over the past few years, with a growth rate that more than tripled in 2021 alone. Steno received $15 million in a 2024 Series B round as it begins to roll out its gen-AI-powered Transcript Genius, a tool for transcript analysis, indicating a culture of continued innovation.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2024
$46m
LATE VC
May 2023
$15m
SERIES B
Total funding: $67.5m
Company benefits
- Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits for employees and dependents
- Wellness/Mental Health benefits for employees and families
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Options of Equity
- Home office setup, and a monthly stipend to cover internet/phone
Company values
- Be Highly Reliable: You need simple scheduling, consistent reporting, and customer support anytime you need it, without fail. So that’s exactly what we deliver.
- Constantly Innovate: Whether we’re building a remote videoconferencing platform from scratch or developing a firm dashboard where you can find all your deposition transcripts in one place, we’re relentlessly pushing to develop the technical tools legal firms need to
- Operate with a Hospitality Mindset: Your time is valuable—so we do everything we can to give you more of it. Every Steno client gets exceptional customer service with around-the-clock support. We’ll handle the details, so you can focus on winning your case.
Company HQ
South Park, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Greg Hong
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously co-founded the restaurant reservation management system, Reserve (acquired by Resy/American Express) where they served as the CEO for 5 years.
Dylan Ruga
(Co-Founder)Currently a Trial Attorney at Stalwart Law Group, which they founded. Previously a Partner at Steptoe & Johnson and a External/Law Clerk at US Courts.
Dan Anderson
(CTO & Co-Founder)Previously co-founded the payment checkout process, Hail (acquired by Reserve) where they served as CEO. Also worked for the Zurich Insurance Company as Risk Consultant, Head of Application Security, and Director.
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