Finance & Strategy Manager

United States

About Courtyard

We are looking for a highly analytical and proactive Finance & Strategy Manager to join our growing team at Courtyard.io ! Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about using metrics-driven insights to power decision-making. You will be responsible for owning core financial models, partnering with cross-functional teams, and quarterbacking strategic initiatives across the business.

Courtyard.io is the fastest-growing collectibles startup, ever. We are revolutionizing the world of collectibles trading by enabling instant liquidity and delivering a high-velocity, immersive experience. From trading cards to comics, we're redefining how people discover, collect, and unlock value. Courtyard is not just another marketplace. All collectibles on the platform are securely vaulted and insured, giving collectors peace of mind alongside unmatched speed and simplicity. Whether you're investing, discovering, or curating your dream collection, we've built a platform that's trusted, simple, and built for speed.

What You'll Do

Own and evolve core financial models and forecasting processes, including functional ownership of key profitability drivers

Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, and Ops to evaluate opportunities and develop robust financial analyses

Turn ambiguous business questions into structured, actionable insights — helping stakeholders understand not just what happened, but why

Drive performance analysis across business segments, surfacing growth opportunities, risks, and areas requiring attention

Build business cases for new initiatives, from market sizing through expected ROI, and track performance post-launch

Lead fast-moving strategic initiatives such as new category launches and go-to-market campaigns - ensuring financial clarity and measurable impact at every step

What You'll Bring

6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or strategic finance/business operations within a high-growth tech company

Exceptional command of financial modeling and quantitative analysis, with a track record of tackling ambiguous problems and delivering clear, actionable insights

Strong analytical toolset - SQL or data analysis experience preferred, or a clear desire to learn

Fluency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for accelerating analysis and research, or a clear excitement about building that muscle

Excellent communication and influence skills; you can align cross-functional partners and present confidently to leadership

High attention to detail, bias for action, and a self-starter mentality — you don't wait to be told what to do

What You'll Get In Return

A dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovation

Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value

Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage

Competitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and development

Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment

401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future

$100 monthly dogfooding stipend to explore and enjoy Courtyard's product firsthand