Director of Finance

About the Company

Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform establishing meaningful connections between the world’s best restaurants and their customers. Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, and Amex Ventures, Blackbird is revolutionizing the restaurant industry through customizable loyalty programming and a premium consumer app.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, fundraising, and key business decisions
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs
• Own financial reporting, accounting oversight, and month-end/quarter-end close processes
• Establish scalable financial systems, controls, and processes
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, and financial service providers
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and capital allocation
• Support treasury operations for both fiat and crypto assets, including wallets and custody
• Track token-related transactions and related accounting implications

Requirements

• 8-12 years of finance experience, including 3-5 years in senior roles
• Experience at high-growth tech, fintech, payments, or marketplace companies
• Track record supporting fundraising and investor relations
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with financial systems and process optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier program
• CPA or CFA certification