Numeral (YC W23)
Numeral (YC W23)
1 – 10 Employees
ComplianceeCommerceSaaS
Numeral (YC W23) develops automated sales tax compliance software for eCommerce and SaaS businesses. Its platform connects business data, identifies applicable tax obligations, supports state registration, calculates and collects the appropriate taxes, and manages remittance across jurisdictions. By bringing these processes into one system, Numeral helps companies reduce the ongoing administrative work involved in sales tax compliance and keep routine management to a few minutes each month.

Strategic Finance Lead, New York (Hybrid)

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives at Numeral, an AI-native tax compliance company. Work with company leaders on growth, profitability, fundraising, and finance systems.

Description

  • Drive strategic initiatives from analysis through implementation, spanning pricing, product economics, go-to-market plans, and capital allocation.
  • Define problems, assess options, build alignment around recommendations, and help deliver and measure results.
  • Manage driver-based forecasts, headcount and capacity models, and regular KPI dashboards.
  • Help develop the annual budget and long-range financial plan.
  • Investigate monthly and quarterly variances and recommend next steps.
  • Assess funnel performance, marketing returns, retention, gross margin, and customer economics.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations on goals, hiring and investment proposals, and tradeoffs.
  • Prepare analysis and written narratives for selected board and investor materials.
  • Assist with fundraising and due diligence.
  • Manage finance systems projects from requirements and vendor assessment through rollout and adoption.
  • Apply AI and automation to make work faster and more reliable.
  • Work with Accounting and Data to improve data quality.

Requirements

  • Typically 5–8 years of experience combining rigorous analytical training in investment banking, investing, or a comparable role with operating finance at a fast-growing B2B software company.
  • Can build clear, driver-based Excel models from the ground up.
  • Shows ownership, sound judgment, initiative, and follow-through.
  • Understands SaaS metrics and unit economics, including ARR, retention, CAC, payback, and gross margin.
  • Has practical experience using and validating AI in work or workflow automation.
  • Can explain complex analysis clearly and communicate findings candidly.
  • Raises issues early and challenges assumptions constructively.
  • SQL and BI tools such as Hex, Looker, or Sigma are a plus.
  • Experience with pricing, sales compensation, or subscription and usage-based revenue models is a plus.
  • Exposure to fundraising, board reporting, or planning tools such as Pigment or Anaplan is a plus.

Benefits

  • Equity.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness perks, including Headspace and the Peloton One App.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Relocation assistance to New York City, if needed.
  • Lunch and snacks at the office.
  • Regular team offsites and company events.
  • A culture centered on ownership.

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