Senior M&A Deal Modeler for AI Growth

Salesforce, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. seeks a senior strategic finance leader to own the financial and operating models for AI Labs acquisitions and investments.

You will ensure models reflect AI-native operating realities and translate pre-close commitments into executable post-close plans. You will partner with portfolio CEOs, founders, and AI Labs leadership to validate assumptions, track performance, and drive consistent modeling across stages.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of startup economics, SaaS/AI business models, and growth-stage operating decisions.
Experience partnering directly with founders and executive teams.
Experience as a CFO, strategic finance leader, or senior finance executive in a Series B–D or similarly high-growth technology company.
Exceptional financial modeling and analytical judgment.
Experience spanning both venture-backed companies and scaled/public-company environments.
Comfortable challenging assumptions and bringing an operator’s perspective to investment decisions.
Hiring preference: External candidates with meaningful startup operating experience.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end operating and financial model for AI Labs acquisition opportunities.
Build and challenge assumptions across revenue, headcount, compensation, investment, margin, and cash requirements.
Partner directly with portfolio CEOs/founders and AI Labs leadership to validate assumptions before investment decisions are made.
Translate approved deal models into executable post-close budgets and operating plans.
Track actual performance against acquisition assumptions and identify material variances early.
Establish a consistent modeling framework across AI Labs acquisitions while allowing for differences in company stage and business model.