Head of Finance / Expert in Residence [XIR]

Sequence
New York, San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Process improvement","Auditing readiness","Strategic thinking"]

Own finance for an AI-native billing and quote-to-cash platform, serving as both internal finance leader and a subject-matter expert to product and engineering teams—especially around revenue recognition. Lead month-end close and reconciliation, set revenue recognition policy and audit readiness, and drive scalable finance processes across the stack (ERP, AR/quote-to-cash, payroll). Hire accounting in-house, manage liquidity, and deliver quarterly board packs while partnering with the CEO/COO.

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Sequence
Sequence
4 months ago

Head of Finance / Expert in Residence [XIR]

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Job Summary

Own finance for an AI-native billing and quote-to-cash platform, serving as both internal finance leader and a subject-matter expert to product and engineering teams—especially around revenue recognition. Lead month-end close and reconciliation, set revenue recognition policy and audit readiness, and drive scalable finance processes across the stack (ERP, AR/quote-to-cash, payroll). Hire accounting in-house, manage liquidity, and deliver quarterly board packs while partnering with the CEO/COO.
Location: New York, San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee month-end close and reconciliation with fractional accounting teams.
  • •Own revenue recognition policy and ensure audit readiness.
  • •Hire and bring accounting fully inhouse.
  • •Play a central role in product feedback and prioritization for ASC 606 / IFRS 15 rev rec and billing modules.
  • •Own quarterly finance board pack and manage liquidity balances across bank accounts.

Key Requirements

  • •Qualified accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • •4+ years experience in fast-growing B2B SaaS / AI scaleups.
  • •Ability to work across London / NYC time zones.
  • •Proven track record of success for 2+ years in prior roles, with willingness to stay 3–4+ years.
  • •Bonus: Capable of building FP&A models and preparing quarterly board updates.
Experience:4+ yearsB2B SaaSAI scaleups
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaborationProcess improvementAuditing readinessStrategic thinking
Certifications:CPAACAACCACIMA
Tech Stack:QBOXeroSequenceRampGustoPayfitMaxioChargebeeZuoraStripe BillingASC 606IFRS 15

Company Brief

Sequence
Sequence provides a product-led growth platform combining in-app messaging, user segmentation, and analytics to help SaaS teams onboard, engage, and retain customers through targeted in-product experiences.
Industry: Enterprise Software
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