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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Highnote's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Highnote's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Highnote
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Highnote's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Highnote.
About this role
The Head of Finance at Highnote will lead the financial strategy of a high-growth payments company, working closely with the COO and CEO. This role involves proactive financial analysis, strategic planning, and reporting, as well as managing cash flow and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will leverage technology and AI to enhance financial operations and lead a finance team while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Highnote as an employer.
What you need
- Twelve or more years in finance with a strong track record as a strategic finance leader at a high-growth payments or fintech company
- Deep, practical knowledge of payments economics, including card issuing and acquiring
- Strong financial analysis skills, capable of building analysis and forming recommendations
- Exceptional analytical skills and judgment
- Experience managing burn and runway, and supporting fundraising or debt
- Experience working with external auditors and defending financial reporting
What you get
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 100% healthcare coverage + 75% coverage for dependents
- 401k program
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks paid leave for the birth parent, and up to 6 weeks paid leave for the non-birth parent
- Equity in Highnote
- Stipend to build out your home office; internet and phone reimbursement
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figure mentioned for the role, but a range of $275,000-$315,000 is provided for applicants
- The role is hybrid with core in-office days, which may not suit all candidates
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to ambiguity and rapid changes
Summarised from Highnote's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Highnote on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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