Senior Manager, Strategic Finance and FP&A

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Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. 

About Life360

Life360 is on a mission to bring families closer— and that starts with ensuring that loved ones are safe and secure. That’s why millions of families across 140 countries trust Life360 to keep them connected each day and in life’s unpredictable moments.

From real-time location sharing and notifications to driving safety features like Crash Detection and Roadside Assistance, we create tools that remove uncertainty from modern life — so families can feel free, together. 

A few Life360 numbers: 

  • The world’s largest network for families - available for Android and iPhone
  •  $120m of annualized revenue growing at 48% (as of Sept 2021)
  • With the acquisition of Tile, over $200m in revenue and 500 employees  
  • Over 33m MAU and 1.1m paying subscribers (as of Sept 2021)

About The Team

The team leads Life360’s strategic finance and FP&A processes, partnering closely with executives and key leaders across the organization to make data-driven decisions. The team is responsible for both Core FP&A, including the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes, and strategic finance support that is central to the leadership team’s financial and strategic decisions. 

The Strategic Finance and FP&A team is a small, high-performance team with three employees currently focused on the Life360 business unit and group activities. Following the acquisition of Tile and Jiobit, and to prepare for a proposed US IPO in 2022, we plan to expand the Life360 Strategic Finance and FP&A team by at least four people to the team including this role. 

The broader finance team has a collaborative, results-driven culture and is split between the East Coast and West Coast. Our core hours for collaboration are 9am to 3pm PST. 

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to lead the Life360 Strategic Finance and FP&A team. You will be a key partner to Life360’s leadership team and play a crucial role in leading core FP&A forecasting and reporting, and strategic financial analysis to help drive resource allocation and decision making. You will get substantial senior leadership exposure, focus on the highest priority business issues, and be plugged into every facet of Life360’s business. You will oversee a team of three reports as we build out the team and report to the Head of Corporate Finance. 

What you’ll do

  • Develop and build deep business partner relationships to drive successful outcomes and alignment with strategic objectives
  • Lead the annual planning and long-range planning processes 
  • Interface with the functional leaders to develop monthly forecasts, understand variances and ensure spending in accordance with budgets
  • Support business partners particularly in Product, Strategy, Engineering, and Marketing with strategic financial modeling to improve decision making 
  • Partner closely with broader finance and accounting including month-end close, preparation of financial and investor reporting, and Board communications
  • Drive forecasting and budgeting process improvements that result in increased forecast accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiencies
  • Develop new processes and tools, and improve existing ones to drive rapid, scalable analytics and insights to the business
  • Mentor junior staff to become strategic business partners

What We’re Looking For

  • A minimum of 8 years industry experience with at least 5 years experience in Strategic Finance / FP&A at a high-growth technology company 
  • 2 years of people management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills ability to clearly articulate ideas and drive cross-functional understanding and cooperation across the business
  • Demonstrated experience thinking strategically about complex business problems, leading to recommendations and action plans
  • An attitude that promotes collaboration, but also the ability to roll up your sleeves and get into the details to get the job done on your own when needed
  • Highly proficient in financial modeling and knowledge of accounting concepts (e.g. GAAP)
  • Experience with Adaptive Planning or other cloud-based planning tools is highly regarded
  • B2C subscription or B2B SaaS business models experience highly preferred


We value having a diverse and inclusive community from many backgrounds, so even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

Our Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
  • 401(k) plan with company matching program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
  • Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off throughout the year
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
  • Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference 

  • Build A High Performing Team – Communicate Directly, Be a Good Person
  • Make Things Happen – Take Ownership, Think Long Term
  • Deliver an Exceptional Experience – Users Come First, Quality & Craftsmanship

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

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Since the majority of our staff is located on the US West Coast, our primary working hours will be 9-4pm PST

More Information on Life360
Life360 operates in the Kids + Family industry. Life360 was founded in 2008. It has 600 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Open door policy and OKR operational model. To see all 10 open jobs at Life360, click here.
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