[Remote] Director, FP&A and AI Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coursedog is a remote-first company focused on empowering higher education administrators. As the Director of FP&A and AI Finance, you will lead the financial planning and analysis processes while implementing AI-driven improvements to enhance financial operations.ResponsibilitiesLead Coursedog's annual budgeting and financial planning process across all functions, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic prioritiesOwn monthly forecasting and financial performance tracking against budgetAnalyze business performance, identify key drivers of variance, and provide actionable recommendations to leadershipDevelop strong partnerships with business leaders to understand operational metrics and translate them into financial insightsLead monthly cross-functional budget reviews, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for investmentDevelop and maintain executive and board-level reporting that clearly communicates business performance and financial outlookOwn GTM commission planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting processesPartner with the Accounting team on procurement-related activities, including vendor budgeting, spend management, and expense approval workflowsSpearhead AI-driven transformation initiatives across the Finance function, including automated workflows, agent-based tools, and always-on reporting capabilitiesEvaluate, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions that improve financial processes, reduce manual effort, and increase decision-making speedContinuously improve FP&A systems, processes, and reporting frameworks to support a growing SaaS businessServe as a trusted financial partner to executives and functional leaders across the companySkills7+ years of FP&A experience in a high-growth SaaS environment, with increasing ownership and responsibility2+ years of investment banking or related rigorous financial training experienceDemonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes in a fast-paced organizationExperience partnering with senior business leaders to influence decision-making through data and financial insightsHands-on experience applying AI tools and automation within finance workflows, including platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, n8n, or similar technologiesAbility to clearly articulate AI-driven solutions you've built, the problems they solved, and their business impactStrong analytical and systems-thinking skills with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiencyExceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality workExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiencesProven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a remote environmentOwnership mentality with a bias toward action and a willingness to operate across both strategic and execution-focused workExperience working successfully in a fully remote or distributed organization is a plusBenefitsEvery employee receives the same annual dollar amount to apply toward medical, dental, and vision coverage.Employee-only coverage: 99% to 65% of monthly premiumsEmployee plus dependents: 77% to 50% of monthly premiumsWe partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness and support programs, including:Spring Health (mental health support)XP Health (vision benefits)Carrot Fertility (family planning support)One Medical (primary care)We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).To support long-term financial health, we offer a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan from day one of employment.Coursedog provides a 4% employer match on your total compensation (subject to federal limits) each pay period for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.We offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.All employees are granted equity in the company aligned to your role and tenure.Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.All parents receive up to 6 weeks of Paid Bonding Leave at 100% of base pay following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.Birthing parents receive an additional 6 weeks of Paid Medical Recovery Leave at 100% of base pay to support physical recovery following childbirth — for a total of up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave.Company OverviewCoursedog streamlines academic scheduling and curriculum management for universities and colleges. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.coursedog.com.