Finance Manager

Thesis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Health plans

Wellness stipend

401k plan

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

The Thesis team is shaping the future of customized nootropics and seeks a finance leader to drive reporting, planning, and strategic finance. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and spend controls while partnering with leadership and external partners.

You’ll manage financial software, oversee vendor and payroll processes, and contribute to investor communications as the company scales. This is a high-visibility role in a fast-growing start-up environment in New York.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting or related fields.
• Prior experience in a financial role at a start-up or high-growth company.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including fluency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to distill complex information.
• Organizational prowess and ability to wear multiple hats.
• Ownership mentality—you are a self-starter and demonstrate a strong bias for action.
• Curiosity about how different parts of the business work.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and rolling forecasts.
• Assist with investor and Board reporting, KPI tracking, and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Growth, Operations, and Tech to ensure budget accountability.
• Prepare mid-month and month-end flash reporting for leadership.
• Oversee expense management, vendor payments, and payroll processing.
• Maintain our financial software stack and evaluate new tools.
• Coordinate with external bookkeeper for month-end close.
• Work with external tax accountants on federal/state tax obligations.
• Partner with People Ops on risk management and insurance programs.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on inventory and S&OP processes.
• Provide regular financial reports to leadership for goal tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational prowess

Ownership mentality

Curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Financial modeling

Tools

Excel

Job description

The human brain is the most complex object in the universe, yet society has accepted one‑size‑fits all approaches to cognition. The “solutions” (think coffee, energy drinks, and even a friend’s rx) were mediocre at best and frankly, made no sense to us. So, we created Thesis, the world’s first customized nootropics company. If you’ve never heard that word before, it’s just a fancy way of saying brain supplements. In five years, most will be taking nootropics on the daily and chances are, they’ll be ours.

With an exceptional efficacy rate, the world has taken notice — we’ve raised over $13M in venture capital, garnered interest from leading neuroscientists and athletes, and established ourselves as the industry’s leading brand. Now, we’re looking for incredible people to help us share the gift of enhanced cognitive function with the world. If you’re looking to be a part of a movement — one that involves both immense self‑growth and an ambitious mission to pioneer an industry — we’d love to have you on the team.

About The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Thesis’s financial reporting and planning processes to ensure we have the necessary visibility to make informed decisions and remain capital efficient as we grow. You’ll manage our financial software and tools, drive expense management, and implement effective processes to help manage budgets and vendors. This is a high‑visibility role with the opportunity to partner closely with Thesis leadership and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Manage financial reporting and planning, including monthly budget to actual variance analysis and preparation of rolling forecasts
• Assist with investor and Board reporting, KPI and metric tracking and scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Work cross‑functionally with Marketing / Growth, Creative, Operations, and Tech teams to ensure accountability to budgets and plans
• Prepare mid‑month and month‑end Flash reporting to provide leadership team with real‑time financials
• Drive financial and budget‑related processes, including new vendor onboarding, expense management, bill approvals, and payroll processing
• Manage our financial software stack and implement new tools as we grow
• Partner with our external bookkeeper to facilitate a timely, efficient and accurate month‑end close
• Collaborate with external tax accountants to manage Thesis’s federal and state tax obligations
• Partner closely with People Ops on risk management, including managing insurance programs
• Work with Supply Chain team on inventory and sales and operations planning processes
• Provide frequent reporting to allow our leadership team to track our financial goals and metrics

We're Excited About Your:

• 4-6 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting or related fields
• Prior experience in a financial role at a start‑up or high‑growth company
• Exceptional analytical skills, including fluency in Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to distill complex information
• Organizational prowess and ability to wear multiple hats
• Ownership mentality—you are a self‑starter and demonstrate a strong bias for action
• Curiosity about how different parts of the business work
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships both internally and externally

Bonus Points:

• Prior experience managing expense management tools like Ramp, Brex, BILL.com
• Prior experience managing external bookkeepers, tax accountants or other agencies
• Passion for Thesis’s mission and the health and wellness space

Pay Transparency:

We can’t quantify everything we think you’ll love about working at Thesis, from the exciting projects you’ll work on, to the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and equity. The base salary hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.

A Few of Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with an exceptionally generous equity package
• Competitive Health, dental, and vision plans (including a 100% covered premium plan for all 3!)
• HSA, FSA and pre‑tax commuter benefits for parking and transit
• Ancillary benefits through Talkspace, One Medical, Kindbody, Teladoc, Classpass and more!
• 401k to help you plan for the future
• Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony
• $100 monthly wellness stipend for your wellbeing (e.g. massage, cryotherapy, psychedelic therapy, etc.)
• A strong emphasis on promoting from within and personal development
• A dog-friendly office located in the heart of Flatiron steps from Union Square and Madison Square Park
• Hybrid work model

Our Values:

• Meet Your Potential:At Thesis, we create opportunities for personal and professional growth. We reward hard work, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in open and honest feedback to help us continually learn and improve. In return, we are committed to providing the resources, support, and guidance for our team to achieve their ambitions and meet their potential.
• Own Outcomes:We are driven by achieving meaningful results, both for our customers and our business. We’re proactive, conscientious, and take responsibility equally in times of triumph and challenge. We also operate with a sense of urgency because we want to seize the opportunity to create a new category and bring nootropics to everyone who needs them.
• Lead with Science and Data:We are obsessed with data to understand our impact, and always seek the truth through objective metrics that help us make informed decisions. Science and evidence underpin everything we do, from product formulation to marketing claims. We’re committed to making the highest quality nootropics on the market and measuring our efficacy.
• Create Exceptional Experiences:We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters a unique culture and deep sense of belonging. We create exceptional experiences by showing up for each other, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and building an inclusive and warm environment— in and outside of the office. We’re equally committed to showing up for our customers by delivering a thoughtful and impactful experience for anyone who tries one of our products.