Samara

Strategic Finance Associate

LocationSan Francisco Bay Area
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Overview:

Ready to play a key role in building the future of living? Join Samara in tackling California’s housing shortage and enabling people to attain sustainable housing without compromising design or quality. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for homeowners and real estate developers. As we expand our offerings and scale our in-house development initiatives, we’re at a pivotal moment, redefining homeownership through high-quality, attainable infill housing. Backed by top-tier investors, including Airbnb, Thrive Capital, and 8VC, Samara is positioned for significant growth and market impact.

As a member of our Strategic Finance team, you'll work closely with the CFO and executive team, providing support on fundraising, pricing strategy, unit economics, and resource allocation to help guide high-stakes decisions. We're looking for a driven, analytical mind to join our Redwood City team to help us make smart decisions, dive into the data, and ultimately, help us scale this incredible vision. This is an opportunity to build and hone your strategic finance skillset in a dynamic startup environment, with mentorship from experienced leaders.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in office in Redwood City from Tuesday to Thursday.


Responsibilities:


Financial Analysis & Performance Tracking

Play a crucial role in projecting our financial future and informing key growth strategies
Maintain budgets and KPI reporting with cross functional teams
Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities
Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Partner with Accounting on monthly close
Help automate and scale reporting and operational processes


Strategic Planning & Capital Allocation

Build financial models for forecasts and risk assessments.
Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations
Provide support for capital raising as we scale our development business
Support project capital asset management and investor reporting


Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, influencing business decisions and provide proactive recommendations, backed by strong business and financial analysis
Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support business objectives


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in Finance/FP&A (preferably in a startup environment) or investment banking
Experience in technology, real estate development, or manufacturing industries is a plus
Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (case study required in interview)
Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles
Preferred Tools: Excel/Google Sheets, NetSuite, SQL, Python, Databricks, Promt engineering and automation
Excellent analytical and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Intellectual curiosity; Willingness to take on new challenges
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Data-driven and a team player


What We Offer:

Competitive base salary of $120-140k/year, dependent on experience
Yearly performance bonus
Early stage equity in a rapidly growing company with significant upside potential
Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office
Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance
401k eligibility after 6 months
Flexible PTO policy

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