Head of Finance at Distyl AI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally across FP&A, strategic finance, and accounting
Experience in high-growth technology or AI companies, with time spent leading or building finance functions
Background in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate FP&A
Strong analytical and modeling skills, able to translate complex data into clear insights and strategic actions
Excellent communicator with the ability to influence executive and board-level discussions
Hands-on, pragmatic operator who builds for scale but isn’t afraid to dive into the details
Experience leading and growing small, high-performing teams
Prior fundraising, investor reporting, or M&A experience preferred

Responsibilities

Build and lead Distyl’s finance function, including FP&A, accounting, and reporting from the ground up
Partner closely with the COO and leadership team across Operations, Growth, and Engineering to inform key business decisions
Develop financial models, forecasts, and frameworks to guide hiring, pricing, and investment decisions
Create scalable processes for budget discipline, expense management, and financial accountability
Lead and manage fundraising preparation, owning investor materials, scenario modeling, and due diligence readiness
Design and manage monthly and quarterly close processes in partnership with external accounting firms
Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and insights for executives, the board, and investors
Oversee treasury, cash management, and capital allocation to ensure financial sustainability and strategic growth
Build, coach, and develop a small finance team as the company scales

Skills

FP&A

Accounting

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash Management

Fundraising

Scenario Modeling

Financial Reporting

Expense Management

Investor Materials

Due Diligence

Distyl AI

Provides customized AI solutions for enterprises

About Distyl AI

Distyl.ai provides artificial intelligence solutions tailored for enterprises, focusing on enhancing productivity and streamlining operations. Their products utilize generative AI and large language models, which can be customized to fit a client's specific data, workflows, and systems. This customization allows for smooth integration with existing technologies. Distyl.ai serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies in sectors like Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Healthcare, Finance, and Manufacturing, as well as federal agencies. The company’s experienced team, which includes professionals from major tech firms and top AI research institutions, enables them to create scalable solutions that meet high standards. Distyl.ai aims to unlock value for clients quickly, typically within a quarter, by providing tailored AI applications that address unique business needs.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$26.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Rapid AI advancements by competitors could outpace Distyl AI's integration capabilities.

Reliance on OpenAI partnerships poses risks if partnerships are disrupted.

Complex AI integration may lead to client dissatisfaction if not managed well.

Differentiation

Distyl AI customizes AI solutions to specific client data and workflows.

The company integrates generative AI to enhance human productivity in enterprises.

Distyl AI's team includes experts from Palantir, Apple, and Microsoft.

Upsides

Recent $20M funding boosts growth and demand from Fortune 100 customers.

Strategic partnership with OpenAI enhances AI capabilities for enterprise clients.

Growing interest in AI customization drives market confidence and investment.

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