[Hiring] Financial Modeler @Polycam

Role Description

We need an experienced strategic finance contractor who can build and own an accurate, forward-looking financial model for Polycam from the ground up. Our current forecasting infrastructure lacks the rigor and cross-functional input required to support informed strategic decisions. This role exists to fix that.

This is not a bookkeeping role. This is not a CFO role. This is a hands-on role who can build a clean, assumption-driven forecast, collaborate with our Go-to-Market, Product, and Operations teams to ground it in reality, and maintain it on an ongoing basis.

What You'll Own

• Financial Model Build (Upfront - Substantial)
  • Construct a 24-month rolling financial model from scratch, incorporating historical actuals from QuickBooks and Fathom.
  • Build bear / base / bull scenario cases with clearly articulated assumptions and risk factors for each.
  • Model revenue by business line (e.g., basic, business, enterprise), incorporating LTV, CAC, payback period, and gross margin by segment.
  • Incorporate Apple, Google Play, and Stripe commission structures and net revenue impact accurately.
  • Integrate future product launches and planned pricing changes into the forward forecast, using impact estimates provided by the Product team.
  • Define and align on profitability definitions (EBITDA vs. operating cash flow vs. net profit) and set a realistic, defensible path to each.
• Cross-Functional Input Process
  • Work directly with the Go-to-Market team (Marketing, Sales and Customer Success) to gather pipeline, expansion, and churn inputs.
  • Partner with Product to translate planned feature launches and pricing changes into quantified revenue/cost impact estimates.
  • Partner with HR and People Operations to incorporate headcount plan, comp changes, and hiring/attrition assumptions.
  • Ensure all major forecast drivers are validated by the relevant business leads before being encoded in the model.
• Fathom Integration and Maintenance
  • Upload and maintain the validated forecast directly in Fathom on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure actuals-to-forecast variance is visible, tracked, and explained each month.
  • Own ongoing monthly and quarterly model tune-ups as the engagement tapers from the intensive build phase.
  • Support the build of an employee-facing financial dashboard (cash on hand, runway, burn rate, pre/post-RIF context) with high visual fidelity.
• Communication and Accountability
  • Present the model and its assumptions clearly to executive stakeholders and investors.
  • Flag deviations from forecast proactively; come with a recommended course-correction when you do.
  • Produce a written model narrative that documents assumptions, methodology, and scenario logic for internal reference.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of financial modeling experience; investment banking, FP&A, or venture-backed startup background strongly preferred.
• Expert-level Google Sheets - you are a spreadsheet jockey; this role is hands-on and detail-driven.
• Demonstrated experience building 3-statement models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) from scratch.
• Direct experience with SaaS metrics: ARR/MRR, NRR, churn, CAC, LTV, payback period, rule of 40.
• Strong familiarity with app store economics: Apple App Store, Google Play, and Stripe commission structures and net revenue treatment.
• Comfortable working in a remote, lean startup environment with limited hand-holding.
• Strong communicator - you can translate a complex model into a clear narrative for a non-finance audience.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience supporting Series A or B SaaS companies.
• Prior work with remote-first, tech-forward teams.
• Fathom experience or ability to quickly ramp on it.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Ramp, and Gusto data structures.
• Experience supporting a board reporting cycle or investor relations process.

Engagement Structure

• Phase 1 - Model Build (Weeks 1–8, fixed price)
  • Polycam has existing financial forecasts, but confidence in their assumptions and methodology is low.
  • The first priority is a rapid assessment of what exists.
  • From there, the modeler will gather validated inputs from GTM, Product, HR, and Operations; pressure-test assumptions; and produce a rebuilt or substantially revised model with documented logic.
  • This phase is scoped as a fixed-price engagement, estimated off ~30–40 hrs/month.
  • Payment is tied to two milestones:
  • Milestone 1: Input validation.
  • Milestone 2: Delivery.
• Phase 2 - Ongoing Maintenance (retainer, est. 10–15 hrs/month)
  • Once the model is validated and live in Fathom, the engagement shifts to a straightforward monthly retainer.
  • Quarterly deep-dives are billed separately, outside the retainer.
  • The modeler is expected to flag material deviations proactively and come with a recommended response.

Horizon & Meetings

• Model must maintain a live 24-month forward view at all times.
• Monthly forecast review with executive team; quarterly deep-dive with CEO and investor prep as needed.

Tools and Stack

• Fathom for primary forecast and reporting interface; model lives here.
• QuickBooks Online for source of truth for actuals.
• Ramp for AP, bill pay, and corporate card transactions.
• Gusto for headcount, comp, and payroll data.
• Excel / Google Sheets for model development and scenario work.

What this Relationship Looks Like at Its Best

The right person for this role will move quickly to establish credibility with our executive team and investors. Within 90 days, we expect a validated model with three scenarios, uploaded to Fathom, that our CEO can present with confidence. You will be known for accuracy, accountability, and speed of communication.

We are not looking for a consultant who produces a deliverable and disappears. This is an ongoing relationship with a company that takes its financial health seriously and wants a trusted modeler in its corner.

Compensation

This is a fractional/contract position, with an hourly pay of $65–$85/hour. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our Commitment to You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs for added tax savings.
• 401(k) plan through Guideline.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• One Monday each quarter off for the whole company.
• Flex-time working hours.
• 12 weeks of parental leave.
• $1,500 annually for certifications, courses, training, and more.
• In-person team-specific meetups, conferences, and biannual field trips.

Disclaimer

This job description is just the starting point! It’s not an exhaustive list of every task, duty, or responsibility you'll handle. Things change, and so might your role.

Physical Requirements

This role involves extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Polycam, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.