Accounting, Accounting Close, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Growth, Channel Strategies, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investment Services, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Performance Metrics, Profit & Loss, Public Accounting, Salesforce.com, Software as a Service (SaaS), Time Management, Variance Analysis
About Handshake
Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
Why join Handshake now:
- Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
- Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the worlds top educational institutions
- Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
- Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
The Role
As FP&A Manager, you will serve as the strategic finance partner to our G&A functions - Legal, People, and Finance - helping leaders make confident, data-driven decisions as Handshake scales. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to executive stakeholders and the opportunity to build financial infrastructure from the ground up.
- Own headcount and opex forecasting for G&A cost centers to drive budget accountability across Legal, People, and Finance leadership
- Lead monthly variance analysis and business reviews to surface actionable insights that sharpen G&A spend decisions
- Build driver-based operating models that improve forecast accuracy and support annual planning and quarterly reforecasts
- Partner with Accounting on month-end close and roll-forward processes to ensure timely, accurate G&A reporting
You Have
Must-Haves:
- 4+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience, preferably in a SaaS environment
- Strong Excel modeling skills, including headcount, opex, and variance analysis
- Solid understanding of SaaS KPIs, GAAP fundamentals, and P&L structure
- Experience owning a full forecast cycle - from building the model to presenting to stakeholders
- Track record of improving forecast accuracy and building repeatable financial processes
- Comfortable partnering directly with business leaders and translating complex data into clear recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a high-growth environment
Bonus Points:
- Big 4 public accounting or investment banking background
- Experience supporting G&A functions (HR/People, Legal, Finance)
- Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar FP&A tools
We Offer
Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported-and thrive at work and in life. The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses
Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.