Do you want to empower organizations to fairly and equitably hire, promote, retain and compensate their employees? Syndio is a Series-C technology company committed to fairness in the workplace. Fueled by investments of $83M from Bessemer Ventures, Voyager Capital and social change organization Emerson Collective, Syndio is investing in growing our team and products.
This is a critical moment when organizations are looking for ways to take tangible action to fight gender and racial bias, and we believe creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for all starts with workplace equity.
About the role
We are seeking a Director of FP&A to lead our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Business Intelligence (BI) functions while also providing key support in Business Operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, optimizing business performance, and ensuring data-driven decision-making across the company.
Why this job is exciting
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and maintain KPIs and financial dashboards to provide actionable insights into financial and operational performance.
- Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and optimize resource allocation.
- Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support growth and risk management strategies.
- Oversee analysis for strategic decisions with regards to new business models, strategic partnership agreements and geographic expansion.
- Lead the assessment and implementation of AI tools into the operations of the business
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings.
- Oversee financial and operational reporting, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborate with data teams to enhance financial dashboards and reporting infrastructure.
- Promote a data-driven culture, integrating financial and operational insights into decision-making.
- Support analytics initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and performance tracking.
- Partner with the CFO to run the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve financial efficiency, scalability, and business performance.
- Assist in board and investor reporting, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment.
- Support pricing strategy, capital allocation, and other strategic financial initiatives.
- Develop and implement frameworks for operational excellence across departments.
About you
- 7+ years of experience in FP&A (BI and Strategic experience a plus)
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Experience in high-growth SaaS, technology, or enterprise software companies is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of accounting (GAAP), financial and operational principles
- Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Experience with financial reporting tools and BI platforms (e.g., Mosaic,Tableau, Looker).
- Strong business acumen with a proven ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally and connect financial insights to business strategy.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be located in the Bay Area or Greater Seattle
Why you'll love it here:
- Check out our Employee Experience page for more information on our Mission & Values, Work-Life Balance, Pay Transparency, Diversity, Culture, and Benefits.
- 💰 Competitive Compensation. For this role our salary is targeted at $168,000 -$210,000 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience and expertise. We take a geo neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location.
- 🏆 Syndio Equity. So you can share in Syndio’s success.
- 🏝 Flexible Vacation Policy. We encourage our team to recharge when they need to, plus paid sick & safe time, compassion leave, and voting leave.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- 🩺 Medical, Dental, Vision. Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for dependents.
- 🏥 Life Insurance & Disability. Syndio covers the full premium.
- 🏦 401(k). To help you save for your future
- Fully remote model - #LI-Remote
The interview overview
Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for our Director, FP&A position. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.
- 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
- 45 minute zoom interview with the Hiring Manager
- Three video interviews with several team members - 3 hours
At Syndio, we're building a diverse team that values candor, curiosity, and community. If you share these values and are interested in joining us, we'd love to talk with you even if you don't 100% meet the "about you" listed here. We don't expect anyone to have all the answers, as long as you're willing to learn and grow with us.
Employees joining the Syndio team at this early stage of growth will impact this critical social issue and support a growing customer base (including Nordstrom, General Mills, Match Group, and others) to take tangible action on workplace fairness.
Syndio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are building an inclusive and collaborative workplace as we grow, and we welcome team members regardless of gender/identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, physical disability and age.
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What We Do
Syndio is a tech startup with ambition. We were founded on the belief that companies must do more than just say employees are their most valuable asset — they need to prove it. Using our technology to empower, data to inform, and expertise to inspire, we help some of the world's leading companies embed workplace equity into their core business.
Why Work With Us
A passion for people is in our DNA. That's why purpose is prioritized in everything we do. We like to think we're a bunch of smart, interesting people. And best of all, we enjoy working together.
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