About the job
AfterQuery partners with leading AI labs to create training data and evaluation frameworks. The team works closely with top research groups, delivering datasets and conducting evaluations that reach beyond standard benchmarks. As a small, post-Series A company, every team member shapes the direction and progress of both the business and its products.
Role overview
The Finance & Operations Associate brings clarity and structure to AfterQuery’s internal operations. This position manages financial and operational systems and supports the company as it grows. The scope is broad: budget oversight, process development, and hands-on collaboration with the founders. The role spans finance, HR operations, legal coordination, vendor management, and more. It suits someone who enjoys building order and systems in areas where ambiguity is common.
What you will do
- Maintain financial models, budgets, and cash flow forecasts, and assist with reports for investors and financing.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and vendor payments.
- Coordinate with external accountants and legal advisors on bookkeeping, tax filings, and compliance matters.
- Design and improve internal processes, including onboarding, software subscriptions, and procurement.
- Support contract management for customer and partner agreements, often working with sales and business development.
- Track and report key business metrics and KPIs to the founding team.
- Manage daily team operations such as benefits administration, expense tracking, insurance, and office logistics.
- Identify inefficiencies, implement streamlined systems, and help ensure smooth operations for the team.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in finance, operations, or a hybrid role, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company.
- Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills, with comfort building and managing budgets and forecasts.
Location
San Francisco
