Finance Manager

Hey Future Daybreakers!

Join us on a mission fueled by these core values:

• Are united by our Mission to build a world where every young person benefits from mental health support.
• Have a high bar – we’re a small team of only A players that are hard-working and determined to win.
• Do more with less – we value efficiency and output over hours worked and thrive working in an environment where every dollar matters.
• Value humor and fun at work – this job can be hard, and bringing humor to work can make every day more fun.
• Communicate clearly and openly – we value transparency and clear and direct communication.

Discover Daybreak: Empowering Youth, Changing Lives

Daybreak Health is creating a world where every young person benefits from mental health support. We provide tech-enabled mental health care to kids ages 5–19 and their families. We partner with public school districts to reach the most vulnerable populations and with health insurance companies to cover the cost of care.

We’re a YC-backed company that raised its Seed from Maven Ventures, Series A from Lightspeed Ventures, and Series B from Union Square Ventures. We’re charting a path to profitability by 2026 while continuing to grow our impact—aiming to double both patients served and revenue in the coming year.

About the Role: Finance Manager

We’re looking for a mission-aligned, strategic, and execution-oriented Finance & Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll lead core financial processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and support Daybreak’s mission of reaching over 25 million youth with effective mental health care.

Note: Healthcare or healthtech experience is required—familiarity with financial models involving payers, providers, or government-funded care models is essential.

This is a high-visibility, fully remote role that blends strategic oversight with tactical ownership—perfect for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and is passionate about youth mental health.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead the month-end close process and financial reporting packages for internal and investor use

• Manage cash flow forecasting, bank covenant compliance, collections, and revenue operations

• Maintain and evolve the company’s financial model, including scenario planning and integration with headcount/business assumptions

• Build and manage commission structures, compensation models, and equity forecasting

• Lead CAC analysis, pipeline tracking, and forecasting in partnership with the Growth team

• Partner with Product and Strategy to develop dashboards in Mosaic, Looker, and other tools

• Lead forecast and budget reviews with department leads, surfacing insights, risks, and opportunities

• Contribute to board decks and investor materials and support fundraising and strategic planning

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• 6+ years of experience in finance, strategy, operations, or business analytics

• Prior experience in healthcare or healthtech (e.g., working with payers, provider networks, or value-based care models)

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills

• Experience with CAC, customer funnel metrics, and LTV modeling

• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets and comfort with financial systems/reporting tools

• Excellent communicator with proven cross-functional leadership and project management skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Salesforce or CRM systems

• Familiarity with equity and commission planning

• Hands-on experience using Mosaic, Looker, or similar BI tools

💸 Compensation

• Base Salary: $130,000–$150,000 USD

• Equity

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Mental Health Days, Unlimited PTO (3-week minimum enforced), Parental Leave

• Final compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and internal equity

✨ Your Daybreak Interview Journey

1. Recruiter Screen (30 min) – An intro call to get to know each other

2. Hiring Manager Interview (60 min) – Deep dive on experience, skills, and culture fit

3. Case Study / Panel Interview (60 min) – Showcase your financial thinking and collaboration

4. Executive Interview(s) (series of 1:1 interviews (2-3) with leadership 30-min e/a) – Alignment with mission, goals, and leadership

5. Reference Check – We’ll reach out to your references for additional insight

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Daybreak Health, we believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique background and perspective is celebrated and valued. We are committed to promoting equality, equity, and opportunity for all. We actively encourage individuals from diverse communities—including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background—to apply and join our team.