Finance & Strategy Manager

Courtyard, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Dogfooding stipend

Fully remote

Job summary

Courtyard.io is seeking a highly analytical Finance & Strategy Manager to join our growing team. You will own core financial models, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive metrics-driven decision making in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead strategic initiatives, build ROI-focused business cases, and ensure clarity across marketing, engineering, and operations while scaling Courtyard.io's platform for durable value.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or strategic finance within a high-growth tech company.
• Exceptional command of financial modeling and quantitative analysis with a track record of actionable insights.
• Strong analytical toolkit with SQL experience or willingness to learn.
• Fluency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to accelerate analysis and research.
• Excellent communication and influence skills to align cross-functional partners and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve core financial models and forecasting processes, including functional ownership of key profitability drivers
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, and Ops to evaluate opportunities and develop robust financial analyses
• Turn ambiguous business questions into structured, actionable insights — helping stakeholders understand not just what happened, but why
• Drive performance analysis across business segments, surfacing growth opportunities, risks, and areas requiring attention
• Build business cases for new initiatives, from market sizing through expected ROI, and track performance post-launch
• Lead fast-moving strategic initiatives such as new category launches and go-to-market campaigns - ensuring financial clarity and measurable impact at every step

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

SQL

AI tools

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Finance & Strategy Manager to join our growing team at Courtyard.io ! Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about using metrics-driven insights to power decision-making. You will be responsible for owning core financial models, partnering with cross-functional teams, and quarterbacking strategic initiatives across the business.

Courtyard.io is the fastest-growing collectibles startup, ever. We are revolutionizing the world of collectibles trading by enabling instant liquidity and delivering a high-velocity, immersive experience. From trading cards to comics, we’re redefining how people discover, collect, and unlock value. Courtyard is not just another marketplace. All collectibles on the platform are securely vaulted and insured, giving collectors peace of mind alongside unmatched speed and simplicity. Whether you’re investing, discovering, or curating your dream collection, we’ve built a platform that’s trusted, simple, and built for speed.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve core financial models and forecasting processes, including functional ownership of key profitability drivers
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, and Ops to evaluate opportunities and develop robust financial analyses
• Turn ambiguous business questions into structured, actionable insights — helping stakeholders understand not just what happened, but why
• Drive performance analysis across business segments, surfacing growth opportunities, risks, and areas requiring attention
• Build business cases for new initiatives, from market sizing through expected ROI, and track performance post-launch
• Lead fast-moving strategic initiatives such as new category launches and go-to-market campaigns - ensuring financial clarity and measurable impact at every step

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or strategic finance/business operations within a high-growth tech company
• Exceptional command of financial modeling and quantitative analysis, with a track record of tackling ambiguous problems and delivering clear, actionable insights
• Strong analytical toolset - SQL or data analysis experience preferred, or a clear desire to learn
• Fluency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for accelerating analysis and research, or a clear excitement about building that muscle
• Excellent communication and influence skills; you can align cross-functional partners and present confidently to leadership
• High attention to detail, bias for action, and a self-starter mentality — you don't wait to be told what to do

What You’ll Get In Return

• A dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovation
• Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value
• Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage
• Competitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and development
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future
• $100 monthly dogfooding stipend to explore and enjoy Courtyard’s product firsthand