Growth-Driven COO/CFO for AI Data-Driven Tech

FOUND; California; On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

FOUND partners with a growing AI and data technology company to hire a Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO). This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on operations to build scalable financial and operational infrastructure, drive profitability, and support rapid growth.

The executive will work directly with the CEO to steer planning, governance, and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of leadership experience across strategic finance and operations, ideally as a COO, CFO, VP Finance, or similar executive.
• Experience scaling an early-to-growth-stage B2B technology, AI, or data-driven company.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, cash-flow management, unit economics, and structured finance.
• Proven ability to evaluate commercial opportunities, optimize profitability, and drive financial discipline.
• Experience building operational frameworks, implementing KPIs, and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong track record partnering with founders, executive teams, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Background in AI infrastructure, data licensing, healthcare technology, investment banking, PE/VC, or structured credit is a plus.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Own financial strategy, cash-flow forecasting, working-capital management, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Lead commercial deal underwriting, unit economics, pricing strategy, and financial risk assessment.
• Structure financing solutions and manage relationships with investors, lenders, and external financial partners.
• Establish scalable operating systems, KPIs, executive scorecards, and cross-functional accountability.
• Oversee resource allocation, operational priorities, and delivery execution across business units.
• Implement financial controls, procurement policies, and corporate governance processes.
• Partner closely with the CEO on strategic planning, fundraising, and long-term growth initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial modeling

Cash flow management

Unit economics

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Structured finance

Investor relations

Job description

FOUND partners with a growing AI and data technology company to hire a Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO). This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on operations to build scalable financial and operational infrastructure, drive profitability, and support rapid growth.

The executive will work directly with the CEO to steer planning, governance, and cross-functional alignment.