Head of Strategic Finance - San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
170K-200K Annually
Mid level
Food • Software
The Role
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for Otter. Collaborate with business leaders to provide actionable insights, develop financial models, and evaluate initiatives to drive efficiency and growth.
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Who we are 

In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people - but to succeed as a digital restaurateur you also need to have a passion for technology. We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter – to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery. Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry’s, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business. We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches. 


What you’ll do

  • Act as the primary finance partner to Otter, owning forecasting, planning, and performance management.
  • Work closely with business leaders and the CFO, you’ll translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform growth, drive efficiency, and guide capital allocation.
  • Lead budgeting and long-range planning, build and own best-in-class financial models, and evaluate critical initiatives across revenue, margin, and cost structure. You’ll track performance against KPIs, identify the underlying drivers of variance, and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of your business unit.
  • Partner closely with operations, product, and go-to-market teams, you’ll guide decisions on pricing, resource allocation, and cost optimization, ensuring capital is deployed with discipline and aligned to the company’s highest-impact priorities.

What we’re looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or highly analytical field.
  • 3-6 years in an investment-facing environment (e.g. Investment Banking, Consulting, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Hedge Funds), with direct exposure to deploying capital or supporting investment decisions.
  • 6+ years in an in-house finance role, partnering closely with operators to drive business performance.
  • 10+ years of total experience.
  • Strong problem-solving ability, with structured thinking and a high degree of intellectual rigor.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholder.

Why join us 

  • Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
  • Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. 
  • Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know 

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $280,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
  • Pet insurance discount.
  • 401(k).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies:
    • Discretionary vacation days
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.


Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM or highly analytical field
  • 2-5 years in an investment-facing environment (e.g. Investment Banking, Consulting, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Hedge Funds)
  • 2-5 years in an in-house finance role, partnering with operators
  • Strong problem-solving ability, structured thinking
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, California
261 Employees

What We Do

The order your restaurant needed. Our Restaurant Operating System helps restaurants make more money, delight guests, and navigate the ever-changing world of food—all in one place

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