FinOps Analyst

We're looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to help keep our internal financial engine running cleanly as we scale - from accounts payable and receivable to reconciliation and reporting.. You will work at the intersection of finance, engineering, and payments to design and operate best-in-class financial processes around billing and cost optimization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and client billing - Support month-end and quarter-end close, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis - Reconcile internal financial records against bank statements, payment processor reports, and other third-party data sources - Track and manage vendor contracts, payment terms, and renewal timelines - Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for leadership (cash position, burn, AP/AR aging, etc.) - Assist with expense management, corporate card administration, and employee reimbursements - Help maintain and improve internal financial controls and documentation as the company scales - Partner with Payments Operations and other teams on cross-functional financial questions (e.g., reserve requirements, settlement timing impacts on cash flow) - Work with Engineering to track, analyze, and optimize billing and infrastructure/vendor spend, identifying cost drivers and efficiency opportunities - Support ad hoc financial analysis and process improvement projects as they come up WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required Experience - 2+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or financial operations role (fintech or startup experience a plus) - Solid understanding of core accounting concepts (accruals, reconciliations, close processes) - Experience managing AP/AR or similar transactional finance workflows - Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high volumes of financial data - Ability to work independently, prioritize across multiple recurring deadlines, and flag issues proactively - Clear written and verbal communication, including comfort working with vendors and cross-functional partners - Ability and willingness to travel up to ~15% annually Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience - No certifications required; progress toward or holding a CPA/CFA is a plus but not expected at this level Technical Skills - Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets), including formulas and pivot tables for reconciliation and reporting - Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP/general ledger systems) - Comfort with SQL or willingness to learn (BigQuery) for pulling and reconciling transactional data is a plus Preferred Experience - Experience in a payments, fintech, or financial services company - Exposure to bank reconciliation involving multiple settlement accounts or FBO structures - Experience supporting audits or building out financial controls at a growing company - Familiarity with cash flow forecasting or basic FP&A support WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS - Clean, accurate financials are the foundation everything else at Astra gets built on - from investor confidence to operational decision-making.

This role ensures the money side of the business is well-organized and trustworthy as we grow, freeing up leadership and cross-functional teams to make good decisions with reliable numbers in hand.

WHAT

WE OFFER - Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company. - Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements - Small team, big impact - your work directly supports Astra's ability to scale responsibly - Professional growth opportunities in compliance and risk management - Mission-driven - build infrastructure that powers financial innovation while meeting the highest regulatory standards REMOTE WORK AND CULTURE Astra is a remote-first company hiring only within the U.S.

We value thoughtful collaboration, clarity, and initiative. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.