FP&A Manager

In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.

Saving lives depends on the right information reaching the right people at the right moment. RapidSOS builds the technology that makes that possible, and people around the world are joining a mission-driven, ambitious and inclusive team to do that work. Four values guide how we work: purpose over pride, trust & safety, pioneering, urgency. Together they support a culture where people innovate, collaborate, grow and, above all, make an impact.

RapidSOS is the leading public safety AI company that unlocks mission-critical intelligence for emergency response. It pairs AI with human expertise to turn data from the world’s largest Safety Network into life-saving intelligence. The network includes more than 730 million connected devices and more than 325 global technology companies. That intelligence reaches more than 23,600 federal, state and local agencies, serving 1.2 million first responders. RapidSOS has supported more than 1.1 billion emergencies in 16 countries. That experience informs RapidSOS Harmony AI, the first purpose-built AI for public safety, designed to save critical time by detecting emergencies, unifying real-time data and video, and coordinating a faster response. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.

What this role is about: 

RapidSOS is growing fast, and finance has to keep pace. We’re looking for an FP&A Manager who treats financial analysis as a systems problem. You’d rather build the model, workflow, or dashboard that answers a question every month than answer it by hand every month. You’ll own core pillars of our FP&A function. You’ll partner with BI and data teams to move recurring analysis out of spreadsheets and into durable systems. And you’ll put sharp, timely insight in front of the executive team and board. This is a high-ownership, high-autonomy seat on a lean team. You’ll create structure where little exists, make judgment calls without much precedent, and anticipate what the business needs before anyone asks.

What you’ll do: 

Own and evolve the company’s core operating models, including the scenario and sensitivity analysis that shapes our planning cycles.Lead budgeting and forecasting, and own forecast accuracy as a measure of your success.Deliver monthly reporting packages for the executive team and board: on time, accurate, and conclusion-first.Build and maintain the KPI dashboards and performance metrics leadership relies on to run the business.Support monthly and quarterly close with variance analysis that surfaces trends, risks, and opportunities early.Act as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional leaders, turning their questions into actionable answers.Partner with BI and data engineering to automate recurring analysis into governed, scalable systems.Use AI tools to accelerate your own work and raise the analytical bar across finance.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: 

• 5+ years in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or equity research. SaaS or technology experience is strongly preferred.
• A track record of owning modeling and forecasting end to end with minimal oversight.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, plus experience with planning software (e.g., Abacum, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Fluency with modern AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and genuine excitement about how they can change the way finance works.
• Clear, conclusion-first communication, in writing and when presenting to executives and the board.
• A self-directed, scrappy, resilient approach. You move quickly, pivot when priorities shift, and find the gaps before anyone points them out.
• High integrity and a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

What we offer: 

• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally 
• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation 
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team

If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/ 

Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000. This role will also be eligible to receive equity options.

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