Senior Strategic Finance Associate

Summary

Join Underdog, the fastest-growing sports gaming company, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and strategic support. Develop and maintain complex financial models, lead business reviews, analyze performance drivers, and support corporate development initiatives. Prepare investor materials and enhance financial tools. Drive ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and pricing strategies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–6 years of relevant experience. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Experience in high-growth tech and familiarity with specific software are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• 3–6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate finance
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software/tools
• Excellent communication and storytelling ability, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of business acumen and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Marketing, Engineering) to provide financial insights and strategic support
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with leadership, highlighting key trends and risks
• Analyze performance drivers, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy
• Support corporate development initiatives such as M&A, fundraising, or partnership evaluations
• Prepare investor materials, board presentations, and executive reporting packages
• Enhance financial tools and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight
• Drive ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital allocation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth tech, SaaS, or consumer businesses
• Familiarity with ERP and FP&A systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Anaplan, Tableau)
• SQL or data analysis skills are a plus

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• A $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents