Senior Manager, Venture Support

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Venture Support to join our Dawson Ventures Platform team in Seattle, WA.

What You Need To Succeed

• 8+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or FP&A with substantial financial modeling and valuation exposure.
• Ability to build three-statement financial models, DCF analyses, and scenario/sensitivity analyses from scratch; strong command of ROI, IRR, and NPV frameworks.
• Experience owning financial models in environments with incomplete data and misaligned stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to support M&A, joint venture, or strategic partnership processes from a financial analysis perspective.
• Business judgment to translate operational decisions into financial outcomes and hold credible conversations with operators and senior executives.
• Strong communication skills — ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences without losing substance.
• Process and relationship skills to reliably obtain data from cross-functional teams with competing priorities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and early-stage business environments; exposure to venture-backed or early-stage companies preferred.
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis tools; advanced Excel/modeling skills required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commute benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University