Strategic Finance & Operations
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Overview
Job Description
About Us
Salient builds AI agents for regulated financial services. Our agents automate loan servicing, compliance, collections, recovery, insurance claims, and disputes for banks, captives, and specialty lenders.
We are:
Backed by a16z and Y Combinator, with $75M raised in Series A funding
Cash flow positive and profitable, with mid eight figure ARR achieved in under two years
Already serving more than 20% of the auto lending industry
Processing millions of real customer calls and transactions every day
Fully deployed in production with major financial institutions
Actively expanding into new financial services segments
Building together in person in San Francisco
We are deeply integrated with our customers, own the full technology stack, and move quickly to bring modern AI into regulated industries where precision, reliability, and performance matter.
We are hiring someone for Strategic Finance & Operations to help manage Salient’s day-to-day financial operations and build scalable internal processes as we grow.
You will report to the Head of Business across monthly reporting, invoicing, vendor payments, accounting, cost control, business insurance, and internal operations. This is a strong fit for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and excited to take ownership in a fast-moving startup.
What you’ll do
Support monthly close, reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, vendor payments, and reimbursements
Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and manage day-to-day activity in Ramp
Track company spend, identify savings opportunities, and support budgeting
Manage vendor contracts, renewals, subscriptions, and procurement
Coordinate business insurance, audits, compliance items, and documentation
Build and improve finance and operations processes using AI and automation
Partner across teams to keep financial and operational workflows moving
What we’re looking for
2 - 6 years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, finance operations, or a high-growth startup.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
Comfortable owning both strategic projects and recurring finance operations, including monthly reporting, invoicing, vendor payments, and reconciliations
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Comfortable with spreadsheets, financial reporting, and managing recurring deadlines
Proactive, organized, and able to create structure in ambiguous situations
High ownership, low ego, and willingness to jump into whatever needs to get done
Excited to work in person in a fast-paced startup environment
Experience with QuickBooks, Ramp, invoicing, accounts payable, budgeting, procurement, or startup finance is a plus
At Salient, we’re building at the edge of AI - fast, focused, and with real ownership. Sprints and major launches move quickly, and we look for people who are energized by that pace. Our team typically works around 60 hours per week, beginning at 8:00 AM, with four days spent collaborating in person at our San Francisco office.
We also offer a benefits package designed to support our full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401(k), and catered lunches.
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