Strategic Finance Lead

About us

At Dagster Labs, our mission is simple but ambitious: to empower every organization to build a productive, scalable data platform. We’re the brains behind Dagster, the open-source tool developers love, and Dagster+, our managed cloud. From scrappy startups to global enterprises, thousands of teams trust us to power the data behind their analytics, machine learning, and AI breakthroughs.

We believe the AI era runs on reliable, high-quality data. That’s why we make data platforms easier to test, easier to understand, and actually enjoyable to use. Dagster is quickly becoming the backbone of how the world builds intelligent systems.

We’re a small, well-funded team with big energy and a track record of shipping software people rave about. We aim high and work as a team, holding ourselves to the highest standards and trusting eachother to deliver. We care about how we work together: no egos, no drama, just a lot of curiosity and a drive to make something meaningful.

If you want to help shape the future of data and AI and have fun doing it, come build with us.

About the role

Our company is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Finance Lead. In this role, you will take ownership of our core financial operations and strategic planning, partnering closely with leadership to drive decision-making and support our continued growth. This is an ideal role for someone who is excited to take on a high ownership role, and excited to shape and scale all aspects of finance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time position offering competitive salary, equity, and benefits. We are a distributed team with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis. We’re open to hiring fully remote candidates who are currently authorized to work within the United States. We offer flexible remote work options so you can choose the environment that makes you most productive—whether that’s your home or a coworking space. Dagster Labs fosters a collaborative, remote-first culture, ensuring you have all the tools and support needed to thrive, no matter where you are.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FP&A-related activities of the organization, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to leadership, as well as quarterly reporting to the board.
• Manage accounts payables and accounts receivables, working with vendors and clients to ensure timely and accurate payment and billing.
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including overseeing reimbursements, departmental budget tracking etc.
• Meet with budget owners on a monthly basis to ensure stakeholders understand their budget (how much has been spent, what is remaining etc.)
• Work with external accountants to close the monthly books and handle all tax-related matters.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior management on financial and operational matters including pricing and deal support.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Must-have Qualifications

• 5+ years of total experience in one or more of the following:
  • FP&A, strategic finance, or accounting in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment
  • Consulting, banking, or investment-related roles
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel, including complex formulas and data modeling
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of relevant accounting standards and compliance requirements (GAAP, SEC regulations, tax laws)

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
• Experience managing core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close processes
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant certification

You belong here

We are committed to building an inclusive team and an open-source community where no one feels out of place. We know that teams with diverse backgrounds state their assumptions more explicitly, think more rigorously, and build better software. Plus it's more fun and interesting to work with a wide variety of perspectives.

You should apply to work at Dagster Labs if you want to work in, and help to build and strengthen, a high-performing software development environment where people of all backgrounds are welcome.

Our Stack

Dagster is built in Python and TypeScript, and runs seamlessly across macOS, Linux, and Windows. Our frontend is powered by React and GraphQL, delivering a modern, intuitive developer experience. We value engineers who are comfortable working across the stack and making thoughtful contributions.

The estimated annual cash salary for this role is $175,000 - $225,000.

Other Resources:

• The launch of Dagster blog post
• Launching Dagster Cloud to GA blog post
• The Data Engineering Impedance Mismatch blogpost/presentation
• What Dagster Believes About Data Platforms
• Software-Defined Assets blog post, Data Council talk, and animated explainer
• The April 2024 Dagster+ launch event

No recruiters please.