Lead monthly and quarterly close, board and investor reporting: budget vs. actual analysis at both corporate and departmental levels. Owning core SaaS metrics: Gross Margin %, Magic Number, Cash Burn Multiple, Rule of 40
Drive the cash model: to guide capital allocation
Translate complex financial data: into clear insights that drive operational performance and executive decision-making
Expense & Business Partnership
Finance partner to Product, Engineering, Design & Science on spend and resourcing decisions
Partner with Business Foundation and the Customer org to align resourcing with demand, watching gross margin
Own headcount and opex planning with department heads
What You Will Bring
6-8+ years in FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investment Banking / Venture Capital / Private Equity, including 2+ years inside a high-growth B2B SaaS company
Strong financial modeling, P&L management, forecasting, and annual / long-range planning experience
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and recurring revenue mechanics
Proven business partnering: able to translate complex financials for non-finance leaders and push back when it matters
Nice to have: experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and/or Rippling (or equivalent CRM/ERP/HRIS platforms)
Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)
Watershed has hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City and satellite offices in Denver, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Where we have offices, employees are expected to be in office for 4 days per week. Certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description if so.
What’s the interview process like?
It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience interview (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.
What if I need accommodations for my interview?
At Watershed, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. If you need assistance during your process, please contact your recruiter.
