Head of Finance

Pika· Operations

Palo Alto HQFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Strategic financial leadership role overseeing all aspects of finance to support growth as a creative AI company in Palo Alto.

Lead and oversee all aspects of Pika’s financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll
Build and manage scalable financial planning, modeling, and forecasting processes to guide executive decision-making
Develop and drive the company’s financial strategy, including long-term planning, fundraising support, and cross-functional resource allocation
Direct timely and accurate month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, statutory audits, and tax filings
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as GAAP and internal controls
Monitor key financial indicators and provide proactive insights on risks, opportunities, and performance trends
Set up and manage financial systems and controls necessary for a high-growth, venture-backed environment
Partner with leadership across departments (Product, Sales, Operations) to evaluate and support business initiatives and company-wide strategy

7+ years of progressive finance leadership, including experience managing a finance team in a high-growth company or startup
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, accounting principles, and business analytics
Broad experience managing full-stack finance functions, including budgeting, treasury, compliance, and internal controls
Strong track record of supporting fundraising, investor reporting, and board deliverables
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organization and leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with confidence presenting to C-suite leadership and the board
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred

Required:Financial leadershipFinancial modelingGAAP complianceFundraising support

Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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