Finance & Operations Lead — Scale a Green Startup

Cellsense; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Cellsense is seeking a finance leader to build models, budgets, and forecasts, and to steer fundraising and investor communications. You will provide market insights and pricing strategies to grow revenue while managing payroll, accounting, compliance, and reporting using QuickBooks or NetSuite.

You’ll advise the CEO on structure and risk and own projects from inception to completion. The role demands 3+ years in finance/ops, startup experience, and a passion for sustainable materials, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance/Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in finance and operations, ideally with startup scaling.
• Strong financial modeling and fundraising experience, in cleantech or manufacturing a plus.
• Extensive network in VC/PE and ability to leverage relationships for growth.
• Proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, NetSuite; data-driven and analytical mindset.
• Passion for sustainability and scaling innovative materials.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to inform strategy and track performance.
• Lead fundraising: refine data rooms, prepare financial slides for pitch decks, network with VCs, and manage investor communications.
• Provide market insights and pricing strategies to support client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance functions: payroll, general accounting, compliance, and reporting (using tools like QuickBooks or NetSuite).
• Set budgets and prepare monthly financial forecasts.
• Act as a key advisor to the CEO on company structure, fundraising, and operational risk.
• Ownership of a project from start to finish.

Skills

Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Cellsense is seeking a finance leader to build models, budgets, and forecasts, and to steer fundraising and investor communications. You will provide market insights and pricing strategies to grow revenue while managing payroll, accounting, compliance, and reporting using QuickBooks or NetSuite.

You’ll advise the CEO on structure and risk and own projects from inception to completion. The role demands 3+ years in finance/ops, startup experience, and a passion for sustainable materials, with