Top Remote Finance Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Serve as a core operating partner to Head of Finance & Strategy, building financial models, reporting rhythms, dashboards, AI-driven workflows, investor/board reporting, and driving cross-functional operational initiatives from analysis through execution.

Provide fractional CFO services to high-growth tech startups: build driver-based financial models, institutionalize month-end model updates, own budget vs. actuals reporting, align P&L with accounting, and deliver analyses for fundraising, M&A, pricing, unit economics, and cash management to support strategic decisions.

Serve as a strategic finance business partner focused on revenue: drive growth initiatives, lead payor negotiation strategies, build advanced financial models and automated reporting (Power BI/PowerQuery), manage chargemaster and revenue cycle analytics, monitor CMS/Medicare impacts, and translate financial insights into cross-functional executive decisions.

The role involves leading financial strategy, planning, and operations. Candidates should have experience in building finance teams, integrating values in decision-making, and contributing to business strategies.

As the first finance hire, you'll establish the finance organization, manage accounting, lead budgeting, and support Series A fundraising while building a financial infrastructure for growth.

Lead finance and operations at a high-growth marketplace startup: own budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, revenue strategy, FP&A, accounting operations, audit readiness, fundraising diligence, cap table and scenario modeling, and partner with founders on company-wide operational decisions.

The Business Engagement Lead - Finance Operations ensures alignment between Finance and Technology, overseeing business requirements, product roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement while monitoring outcomes and driving technology investments to match business goals.

The VP of Finance will drive financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational efficiency while partnering with the executive team to maximize growth in a SaaS environment.

Lead Step's integrated financial model, forecasting, and dashboards. Partner with cross-functional teams and the CFO to drive financial planning, unit-economics, pricing, and investment decisions. Build AI-augmented forecasts, deliver executive-ready analyses, and own monthly reviews, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.

Lead annual planning, forecasting, and CFO reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. Build driver-based models, scenario analysis, and AI-enabled automation in FP&A. Manage a small team, partner with Accounting/Tax/Legal for SOX and IPO readiness, and produce board and investor materials.

Lead Moxie’s strategic finance function: own forecasting, GMV modeling, budget-vs-actual and variance analysis, build dashboards and processes, partner with cross-functional leaders, and support strategic initiatives including tech rollouts and M&A.

Lead integrated financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic transaction evaluation to guide investments, financings, acquisitions, and long-range planning. Partner with executives, accounting, and operations to improve forecasting, capital-structure analysis, and investor/board materials. Drive faster, more accurate decision-support and scalable finance infrastructure in a high-growth payments business.

Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, customer refunds, account reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close. Partner with IT and accounting teams to ensure GAAP compliance, automate processes, perform accounting research, and drive process improvements.

Lead finance and accounting for a growing agriculture business, partner with the CEO on capital strategy, manage lender relationships and debt, oversee systems and core financial processes, build a small finance team, and support M&A diligence and financing.

Lead financial strategy for a fast-growing defense tech hardware business with government contracts. Build and own financial models against the contract backlog, drive long-range planning, budgeting and pricing, manage working capital across long lead times and government payment timing, direct outsourced accounting and CPA relationship, and act as a strategic thought partner to the founders.

Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to support executive decision-making. Prepare management reports, variance analyses, and dashboards; partner with Accounting during close; improve forecasting and reporting processes; ensure data integrity and compliance; and present financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Serve as strategic finance partner for GTM, OQ product line, and G&A/COGS. Own monthly billings and expense processes, maintain driver-based operating model, lead Product P&L and billings analytics, produce executive and board reporting, and partner with leaders on budgeting, headcount, and SaaS metric tracking to drive margin and growth.

Lead financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end review to support ministry/entity leadership. Develop analytical reports, recommend process improvements, support strategic planning, and supervise finance staff. Serve as a resource to clinical service line leaders and participate on local leadership committees as assigned.

Lead NetSuite ERP architecture, configuration, integrations, and roadmap. Improve Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes, implement automation (including AI/LLM agents), enforce data governance and SOX-ready controls, partner with cross-functional teams, manage upgrades and third-party integrations, and provide documentation, training, and user support to ensure financial system stability and accuracy.

Lead credit underwriting, monitoring, and portfolio management for complex Data Center (digital infrastructure) credits. Perform financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation, structuring, documentation, covenant monitoring, and client engagement. Oversee portfolio compliance, track lease metrics and contractual requirements, drive process improvements, and mentor junior staff while supporting credit, relationship coverage, and capital markets teams.

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and grant financial oversight for foundation, government, and international donors. Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and grant budgets; ensure donor compliance, cost allowability, and audit readiness. Partner with program, development, and finance teams to track financial performance, support monthly close, and maintain strong internal controls and reporting for leadership and the Board.

The Finance & Strategy analyst will manage financial planning, performance reporting, and strategic analysis to support product and operations teams, driving decision-making and investment planning for growth at ElevenLabs.

Lead finance partnership for global operations and manufacturing, owning cost structure, standard costing, inventory accounting, and operational P&L. Drive variance analysis, margin improvement, controls (SOX), forecasting, capital analysis, productivity and footprint initiatives. Mentor FP&A staff, partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, procurement, and accounting, and lead projects to improve processes and financial performance.

The Finance and Accounting Manager will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial data, payments, and compliance while supporting growth initiatives in a remote environment.

This position allows candidates to apply spontaneously for roles in finance, with recruiters assessing CVs and matching them to vacancies.