Sr. Finance Operations Analyst

Role: Senior Finance Operations Analyst

Location: San Francisco, CA (Prefer Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced Finance Operations Analyst to join our Finance team as a contractor. This senior-level role will provide critical support across multiple Finance Operations pillars including Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense management. As we continue to scale our operations to support our rapid growth, we need a versatile professional who can flex between different operational areas based on business priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance operations professional to contribute to building world-class financial operations at a leading AI safety company.

Responsibilities:

• Drive cross-functional finance operations initiatives across Procurement, AP, and T&E workstreams, prioritizing based on business needs and month-end requirements
• Support procurement operations including purchase request validation, vendor analysis, cost savings identification, and purchase order lifecycle management
• Support accounts payable workflows including invoice processing, GL coding review, vendor inquiry resolution, and payment run preparation
• Manage travel and expense operations including policy compliance reviews, expense report audits, credit card reconciliations, and employee reimbursements
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives across all finance operations areas, identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, journal entries, variance analysis, and reconciliations across multiple workstreams
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for finance operations processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and business continuity
• Provide analytical support including spend analysis, vendor performance metrics, budget vs. actual reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, IT, Tax, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and operational excellence
• Support system implementations and optimizations including Zip, NetSuite, Brex, Navan, and other finance technology platforms
• Train and enable business users on finance policies, procedures, and best practices across procurement, AP, and expense management

Required Skills:

• Have 7+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, with demonstrated expertise across multiple areas including procurement, accounts payable, and expense management
• Proven track record of successfully managing concurrent workstreams and adapting quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Strong proficiency with finance systems including NetSuite, procurement platforms (Zip, Coupa), and expense management tools (Brex, Navan)
• Experience with process automation and workflow optimization, including implementing OCR, RPA, or AI-powered solutions
• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in Excel/Google Sheets, data visualization, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a contractor while effectively collaborating with permanent team members
• Excellence in documentation and knowledge management, with ability to create clear process guides and training materials
• Strong business partnership mindset with proven ability to translate complex financial processes for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience supporting month-end close processes across multiple finance functions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with appropriate discretion

Other Skills:

• Have experience at high-growth technology companies that scaled from 500-2000+ employees
• Background in AI/ML companies or other technical industries with complex vendor ecosystems
• Familiarity with international operations including multi-currency transactions and cross-border payments
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Project management certification or demonstrated experience leading finance transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of SQL or Python for data analysis and automation
• Previous consulting or contract experience with ability to quickly onboard and deliver value
• CPA certification or relevant advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $120.00 - $125.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• finance operations: 7 years (Required)
• Procurement Operations: 7 years (Required)
• Accounts Payable analysis: 7 years (Required)
• expense management: 7 years (Required)
• NetSuite: 7 years (Required)
• Zip, Coupa: 7 years (Required)
• Brex, Navan: 7 years (Required)
• process automation and workflow optimization: 7 years (Required)
• implementing OCR, RPA, or AI-powered solutions: 7 years (Required)
• Excel, data visualization, and financial reporting: 7 years (Required)
• SOX compliance : 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: In person