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SalaryNess is an early-stage, remote-first startup at the unique intersection of fintech and healthcare. We’re on a mission to build a world where everyone can afford to be healthy.
We’re a seed stage company funded by some of the most iconic operators and entrepreneurs in the space (e.g., Sweetgreen, Headspace, One Medical, Thrive Market).
Started by the former CEO & Founder of Greatist (acquired by Healthline in 2019), we're building an AmEx-like credit card for health. We’ve got enormous ambitions to flip healthcare on its head through an alternative to health insurance that rewards consumers for the right behaviors and brings down the cost of healthcare.
tl;dr: We're an early-stage startup hiring our first in-house finance hire to help us build, refine, and bring to life our financial model. This position is fully remote, but US-time zones only, please! We're on an ambitious mission to build a world where everyone can afford to be healthy. More details about us, the role, and the interview process are below.
Base comp $135k-$170k, dependent on experience
Meaningful equity and benefits—see our Callings page for more details
What Impact You Can Make
Generally, we're looking for someone who will own Ness’s financial model, manage our capital markets strategy, and serve as the internal authority on the financial drivers of the business.
Ultimately, you will be one of our most important team members, responsible for ensuring we are building a profitable business that has the potential to change healthcare forever.
Our Core Values
We aren't a family, we're an incredible team. A super team that does things differently... At Ness, our core values are the source of our POWER.
Pencil It In
We move fast, try new things fearlessly, think differently, and learn from our mistakes.
One Ness
We're all on the same team, give regular feedback, have short memories, plus can "disagree and commit."
Work Crispy
We value clear, rigorous thought, and we're always prepared.
Embrace Your Mythical Creature
Our differences make us special. Come as you are (but no trolls, please!)
Right Way To Win (Not The Easy Way)
We believe in doing well AND doing good.
You May Be The Ideal Candidate If...
If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. We take a holistic approach to evaluating talent for our team.
You have 3-5 years in investment banking and/or private equity OR 3-5 years in Strategic Finance or FP&A at a high-growth company (experience in fintech, financial services, payments, or loyalty/rewards businesses is a plus!).
You approach problems holistically and look for ways to drive systematic improvements.
You own and drive cross-functional projects end to end with strong judgment and collaboration across the business.
You are independent, process driven, detail oriented, and can be depended on to carry out critical functions efficiently and accurately.
You are self-motivated and excited to “roll up your sleeves” and learn in an exciting, fast-paced start-up environment.
You have outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken.
You are an Excel and Google Sheets / Slides whiz - and proud of it!
Things You Might Do...
Build, and own Ness’ financial model; work with co-founders and senior leadership on strategic planning and investor relations.
Manage and optimize Ness’ utilization of a revolving debt facility.
Collaborate with Biz Ops and departmental leads to conduct annual planning and budgeting.
Manage outsourced accounting and FP&A team to ensure accurate monthly closes.
Be the main point of contact with accounting and payments on ensuring accurate funds flow reconciliation.
Drive our yearly financial audits to completion in collaboration with our audit firm.
How We Hire
First, we don't discriminate. We know from experience a more diverse and inclusive team leads to bigger impact and success.
1. First Hello
You'll talk to one of our recruiting partners for 15 minutes over the phone. There's nothing to prepare in advance.
First, we want to figure out if you've got the right experience for this position and if working at Ness is a fit for you and us. We'll have reviewed your application and resume in detail, and we’ll save a few minutes to answer your top questions!
2. A Deeper Dive
You’ll follow up with our Co-Founder & Operations leader, Katherine, for a 45-minute Zoom call that will be mostly a "behavioral" interview focused on what you've done before. We want to build conviction you'll succeed in this job the same way you've succeeded in the past.
Then, you’ll have time to ask more in-depth questions of us too.
3. Take-Home
After this, we'll send you a take-home project, similar to what would be expected of you at Ness, to get a sense of how you think and communicate!
Why? Well, we believe communication skills are key for leaders in a remote-first company—and want a chance to see you share your expertise. We'll share more details about this when we get there!
You'll have 3 days to complete the take-home and send it back to us, and then we'll take the opportunity to review it.
4. Meet the Team
You'll talk to a Nessie (that’s what we call our employees) on a cross-functional team and meet with one of our advisors. Each of these will be a 30-minute Zoom call, although they likely won’t be scheduled back-to-back.
Here, we want to explore if we're a good fit for each other. We will have reviewed your application, take-home, and any prior meeting notes in detail, so the discussion will be focused mostly on what brings out the best in you and what's next. We want to be confident Ness can offer the environment (culture, responsibility, org structure, etc...) that's led you to the most professional success so far.
You'll have time to ask questions, too!
5. Final Interview
Finally, you’ll meet our CEO & Founder, Derek, on a 30-minute video call.
The discussion will be about what brings out the best in you and what's next. It’ll mostly be an opportunity for you to ask questions about whether Ness is the best possible place for you to succeed, plus build our confidence that you’re the best possible hire for Ness to be successful.
6. References
Oh—and, with your help, we'll reach out to folks you've worked with in the past. We're usually pretty far along here, so this is mostly about learning from outside perspectives about how to manage and empower you best.
7. The Job Offer
Got this far? That means you're in. Expect a personal call and welcome to the team!
The position of Strategic Finance Manager is classified as an M3 Finance Manager under Ness' leveling framework. Should an offer of employment be extended, the official title for this position will be M3 Finance Manager per Ness' leveling framework. We'll be sure to touch on this during the interview process!
No recruiters or agencies, please. Thanks!
