[Hiring] Financial Operations Associate @Shaper

Role Description

We're looking for a Financial Operations Associate to own the core financial workflows that keep Shaper and its portfolio companies running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on detail, moves fast, and wants direct exposure to how early-stage company finances operate. You'll work closely with leadership, gain visibility across multiple businesses rather than just one, and help build the financial infrastructure as Shaper continues to grow.

• Own the accounts payable process end to end, keeping vendor payments accurate and on time across Shaper and its portfolio companies
• Handle customer invoicing and collections support, making sure nothing falls through the cracks
• Prepare wire transfers and package them up clearly for leadership approval
• Be the go-to person vendors reach out to with payment questions and make sure they get answered quickly
• Keep financial records clean and current across systems, so sources of truth remain accurate
• Notice where our processes are clunky or inefficient, and take the initiative to fix them rather than just flagging them
• Support equity issuance
• Manage payroll cycles

Qualifications

• Strong with Excel and Google Sheets, comfortable with accounting systems or ERP tools
• Meticulous, with genuine attention to detail and hyper-responsive
• You pick things up quickly, execute ruthlessly, and learn even faster; you're entrepreneurial, scrappy, and comfortable in zero-to-one environments
• You break down problems clearly, communicate actionable insights, and don't wait for permission
• Low ego, high ownership; you dive into the details while maintaining strategic oversight
• Energized by fast-paced, early-stage environments

Requirements

• Bonus: 2+ years in accounting, finance operations, AP/AR, or bookkeeping (or a relevant degree)
• Bonus: startup experience
• Bonus: HR or payroll experience
• Bonus: familiarity with QuickBooks, Campfire, Ramp, or similar tools

Benefits

• A seat at the center of Shaper's company building engine, with visibility across multiple early-stage businesses
• Direct exposure to how lean startups run financially, day to day
• The backing and playbook of operators who've built and exited before
• A team that moves fast, treats each other well, and gets things done

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a short note about why you’re excited about this opportunity. If you’ve built or contributed to something meaningful (a startup, a project, a product, etc.), we’d love to hear about it.