Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kickstarter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickstarter is seeking a strategic Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join its Finance team. The role involves managing budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor analysis to support ongoing growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, with expertise in Excel and financial software, thriving in a fast-paced environment focused on process improvement.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health plan offerings

16 paid vacation days per year

16 weeks of parental leave

401k with 3% safe harbor contribution

Annual Remote Working & Wellness Stipend of $3,000

4-day workweek

Qualifications

• Experience in tech or fast-growth companies preferred.
• Familiarity with Looker and Mosaic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the budgeting process end-to-end.
• Prepare and deliver timely financial reports for leadership.
• Oversee vendor review and transaction reconciliation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

5 to 10 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

HubSpot

Job description

Kickstarter is the go-to crowdfunding platform for creative projects across everything from film, games and music to art, design, and technology. Fueled by the support of our team, our mission to help bring creative projects to life has been a core tenet since our inception in 2009.

To date, we have helped more than 277,000 creative projects reach their funding goal with pledges totalling more than $8.7 billion dollars. We continue to be committed to the growth and success of not only our community, but our team as well. Rooted in shared values, Kickstarter sees team members as whole people, giving every individual the autonomy and space to participate in decisions that impact them.

Kickstarter is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. This role is critical in managing budgeting, financial reporting, revenue forecasting, and vendor analysis processes that support Kickstarter's ongoing growth and financial operations. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Manager, FP&A will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning and streamlined financial systems. The ideal candidate is an analytical self-starter with deep financial expertise, excellent technical skills, and a passion for process improvement.

Please note that for this role we are only considering candidates based in the United States.

The salary range in this role in the United States is $135,000–$145,000.

In this role, you will:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead and manage the budgeting process end-to-end, ensuring alignment with company goals and accuracy across teams.
• Perform regular budget variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  
  

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

• Prepare and deliver timely financial reports to inform leadership decision-making. Support revenue forecasting activities in partnership with business stakeholders.
  
  

Vendor & Transaction Management

• Oversee vendor review and transaction reconciliation processes, including restructuring vendor tagging for clarity and accuracy. Collaborate with accounting to maintain strong controls and clean financial records.
  
  

Systems & Process Optimization

• Maintain and enhance existing financial systems and tools, including QuickBooks and HubSpot integrations.
• Support the transition to the Mosaic financial platform and optimize reporting workflows.
  
  

Collaboration & Confidentiality

• Work cross-functionally with teams across the company to ensure financial data integrity and help identify actionable insights. Handle sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  
  

About You

• You have 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably in tech or fast-growth companies.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks and HubSpot platforms.
• You have familiarity with Looker and/or Mosaic as a plus.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• You are comfortable working independently within a lean team environment.
• You have excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
  
  

What You'll Enjoy

• A fully remote workforce with plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues
• 100% employer-paid health plan offerings
• 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, and a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Years
• 25 volunteer hours each year to give back to your community
• 16 weeks of parental leave plus fertility/family planning resources
• 401k with 3% safe harbor contribution
• Annual stipends including a Remote Working & Wellness Stipend of $3,000 USD (prorated) each calendar year for expenses related to remote working, wellness, health, and fitness, and a $500 Role Development Stipend
• Kickstarter currently operates with a 4-day workweek, a model that aligns our belief in a healthy work-life balance and gives staff the space to be more than their work
• Incredibly talented and inspiring colleagues who know how to blend their creative endeavors into their work
  
  

You can read more about our benefits and working at Kickstarter at our Jobs page: https://jobs.kickstarter.com/

Our Fully Virtual Team

We're currently able to support employees based in the following US locations: CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OR, VA, VT, and WA. We're also able to support employees in the United Kingdom. If you live in—or are willing to move to—any of these locations, we look forward to your application! If there is a required or preferred location for an open role, it will be listed in the job description.

Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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