Sr Finance & Operations Associate

About the role

We are hiring a Sr Finance & Business Operations Associate to help manage Salient’s day-to-day financial operations and build scalable internal processes as we grow. You will report to the Head of Business across monthly reporting, invoicing, vendor payments, accounting, cost control, business insurance, and internal operations.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, vendor payments, and reimbursements
• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and manage day-to-day activity in Ramp
• Track company spend, identify savings opportunities, and support budgeting
• Manage vendor contracts, renewals, subscriptions, and procurement
• Cook up business insurance, audits, compliance items, and documentation
• Build and improve finance and operations processes using AI and automation
• Partner across teams to keep financial and operational workflows moving

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, business operations, consulting, corporate development or a related role
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with spreadsheets, financial reporting, and managing recurring deadlines
• Proactive, organized, and able to create structure in ambiguous situations
• High ownership, low ego, and willingness to jump into whatever needs to get done
• Excited to work in person in a fast-paced startup environment

Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks, Ramp, invoicing, accounts payable, budgeting, procurement, or startup finance is a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in financial software and tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $150K - $180K

Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position with flexible working hours