{"id":766324,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lightning-ai-senior-finance-associate","title":"Senior Finance Associate","company":{"id":9002,"name":"Lightning AI","domain":"lightning.ai","url":"https://alion.io/company/lightning-ai","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":21,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.571,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":50,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Francisco, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":135000,"max":165000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":165000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Google Sheets","optional":false},{"name":"PyTorch Lightning","optional":false},{"name":"PyTorch","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-02-17T20:57:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T15:08:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":218,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":218},"description":"Who We Are\nLightning AI is the company behind PyTorch Lightning. Founded in 2019, we build an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems-designed to take ideas from research to production with less friction.\nThrough our merger with Voltage Park, a neocloud and AI Factory, Lightning AI combines developer-first software with cost-efficient, large-scale compute. Teams get the tools they need for experimentation, training, and production inference, with security, observability, and control built in.\nWe serve solo researchers, startups, and large enterprises. Lightning AI operates globally with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, and is backed by Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.\nThe Way We Work\nThe people who thrive here are builders who move fast, communicate openly, take ownership, and continuously improve themselves, their teams, and our company. Here's what that looks like in practice:\nMove with Urgency: We move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and keep momentum. We value action over perfection and learn by shipping.\nTake Ownership: We own outcomes, not just our individual work. We make decisions that move the company forward and follow through.\nCommunicate Openly: We communicate directly, seek to understand, and create clarity for others. Honest conversations help us move faster together.\nBuild Great Teams: We lead by example, empower others, and create healthy teams where people can do their best work.\nRaise the Bar: We're always improving ourselves. We learn from feedback, consistently challenge ourselves to grow, and focus on the work that matters most.\nThink Long-Term: We design for what's next. We create scalable systems, simplify complexity, and use AI and automation to amplify our impact.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for a Senior Finance Associate to drive priorities across strategic finance, corporate development, and FP&A as Lightning AI scales. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to shape unit economics, advise on deal pricing, and guide investment decisions. You will support GPU financing, fundraising, and investor relations to help Lightning AI acquire and allocate capital effectively. You will also build an operating cadence for P&L management, reporting, forecasting, and planning, turning data into decision-ready insights for leadership. \nThe finance scope is deep, leadership visibility is high, and the work directly influences revenue growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation. If you want meaningful ownership, steep learning, and proximity to the decisions that shape an AI cloud, this role is for you.\nThis is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco with an in-office requirement of 2 days per week.\nWhat You’ll Do\nSupport deal reviews with Sales and leadership and recommend pricing decisions\nPartner with Marketing on spend allocation, pipeline efficiency, and unit economics analyses (LTV/CAC, payback period)\nPartner with Product on ROI for software investments and strategic initiatives\nPartner with Infrastructure Operations on capacity planning and CapEx assessment\nModel GPU financing structures and assess returns\nSupport lender and investor communications, materials, and data rooms\nMonitor industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify potential business risks and opportunities\nContribute to M&A sourcing and diligence models\nBuild and maintain a driver based model for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement\nPrepare executive-level business reviews for leadership and board\nLead monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and highlighting key business drivers\nDevelop forecast cycles and strengthen forecast accuracy by partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders\nSupport annual planning and long-range planning \nConduct rigorous analysis of key performance indicators, operational metrics, and business trends\nManage FP&A systems and tooling and maintain data accuracy\nWhat You’ll Need\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field\n4+ years in Strategic Finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, ideally with a focus on software, AI, and/or cloud infrastructure\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and experience building complex financial models\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nTrack record of cross-functional partnership\nAnalytical and strong problem-solving ability\nTeam player with a growth mindset, positive attitude, and strong work ethic\nBias to action and desire to work in a startup environment\nExperience with capital markets, M&A, or CapEx financing\nExposure to cloud or AI infrastructure economics and data center capacity planning\nFamiliarity with FP&A systems and data tooling (e.g., NetSuite)\nWe are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value each team member brings to our mission. Final offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and role expectations. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package for eligible roles includes a discretionary bonus, a meaningful equity component, and comprehensive benefits.\nThe anticipated annual base salary range for this role is:\n$135,000—$165,000 USD\nBenefits and Perks\nWe offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success:\nComprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.\nMeaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.\n Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).\nFlexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.\nCompany-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.\nPaid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.\nProfessional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.\nWellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.\nSabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.\nFlexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.\n In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.\nBenefits may vary by location, team, and role.\nAt Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 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