Strategic Finance Lead - AI-Driven Growth & Board-Ready

Abode; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Money is seeking a Strategy & Finance Lead to work directly with the CEO in Austin. You will tackle the hardest open strategic or financial questions, build models, and present recommendations.

You’ll stand up new lines of business, own the budget and KPIs, manage outsourced finance operations, and engage in board and investor material. This role requires 8+ years in consulting, banking, or similar analytical work, plus startup operating experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting, banking, or similar analytical roles.
• Experience building budgets, KPI packs, and financial models.
• Ability to participate in CEO, board, and investor discussions with data-driven insights.
• Willingness to work in-person in Austin five days a week and handle regulatory detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer the hardest unowned questions with models, recommendations, and plans.
• Stand up new initiatives and launch lines of business from zero to owned operations.
• Own finance operations: budgeting, projections, and outsourced controller relationships.
• Manage legal and regulatory tasks, licensing, and compliance diligence with counsel.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO on board and investor materials.

Skills

8+ years exp

Consulting background

Budgeting & KPIs

AI in finance

Regulatory compliance

Startup experience

Job description

Abode Money is seeking a Strategy & Finance Lead to work directly with the CEO in Austin. You will tackle the hardest open strategic or financial questions, build models, and present recommendations.

You’ll stand up new lines of business, own the budget and KPIs, manage outsourced finance operations, and engage in board and investor material. This role requires 8+ years in consulting, banking, or similar analytical work, plus startup operating experience.