About the role
About Handshake Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale. Why join Handshake now: Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world’s top educational institutions Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue The Role As Senior FP&A Manager, reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, you will serve as a strategic finance partner to our R&D and COGS leaders, ensuring our financial models, forecasts, and reporting infrastructure scale with Handshake’s rapid growth across Careers and Handshake AI. This is a high-visibility role partnering directly with executives to shape investment decisions, improve forecast accuracy, and drive financial rigor across the business. Your work will directly influence how we allocate capital, manage margins, and plan for long-term growth. What you’ll do: Own FP&A business partnering for R&D and COGS to deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights that inform executive decision-making Lead COGS forecasting and classification (above-the-line vs. below-the-line, production vs. non-production) to ensure accurate gross margin and P&L representation Design a traceable cost allocation methodology between Careers and Handshake AI to drive transparent margin reporting and scalable financial controls Build and enhance 3-statement LRP models (P&L, B/S, Cash Flow) to improve capital planning and long-term scenario accuracy Partner with Accounting to improve month-end, roll-forward, cash, OIE, and collections forecasting to increase reporting accuracy and predictability You Have Must-Haves 7+ years of FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related experience in a SaaS environment Advanced 3-statement and subscription modeling expertise in Excel Deep understanding of SaaS KPIs, gross margin dynamics, and GAAP accounting principles Direct experience owning or forecasting COGS and R&D spend Track record of improving forecast accuracy and building scalable financial processes Experience partnering cross-functionally with Accounting and executive stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex models into clear business insights Excitement about building financial infrastructure in a fast-scaling, AI-driven company Bonus Points Big 4 public accounting or investment banking background Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar systems Familiarity with cloud infrastructure costs (e.g., GCP/AWS) or AI-driven cost structures We Offer Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported—and thrive at work and in life. The below benefits are for full-time US employees. 🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company 💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching 🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching 💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend 📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development 💻 Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office 🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days 🤝 Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers .