Director, Corporate Finance

Who We Are

Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple: to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive.To learn more, visit www.babylist.com.

Our Ways of Working

Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, leverage AI to amplify our impact, and achieve results—together, from anywhere.

For this role, the candidate must reside in PST, MST, or CST time zones.

What the Role Is

We are looking for a Director of Corporate Finance to join our growing Finance organization. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role responsible for driving Babylist’s long-range planning, financial forecasting, operating model development, and company-wide financial reporting commentary and analysis. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Data, you will partner closely with her, the CFO and executive leadership team to deliver insights that guide total company strategic decisions and support the company’s growth and profitability.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic finance roles, ideally in high-growth consumer, commerce, or technology companies
• Experience leading IPO readiness, due diligence, or operating within a public company environment 
• Deep understanding of corporate financial forecasting, long-range planning, 3-statement modeling, with proven ability to own/maintain cash flow models and drive financial performance analysis.
• Exceptional executive communication skills — able to synthesize data into concise insights for Board and C-level audiences
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic and operational levers
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (experience with NetSuite Planning & Budgeting or Oracle Hyperion preferred)
• Proven track record of influencing cross-functional leaders to drive alignment and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; MBA preferred
• You're comfortable and enthusiastic about working in an AI-forward environment where AI tools are part of daily operations
• You embrace using technology to enhance your work while keeping people at the center

How You Will Make An Impact

• Own Babylist’s company-wide financial planning and forecasting process, ensuring strategic alignment across all functions
• Build and refine long-range financial models to guide growth, margin, and cash flow decisions
• Serve as a key advisor to the VP of Finance and CFO on capital planning, scenario modeling, and strategic resource allocation
• Prepare and deliver materials for the executive team and Board that communicate performance, key trends, and forward-looking insights
• Own the quality and consistency of financial commentary for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring clear, polished narratives that require minimal executive-level editing.
• Drive IPO readiness initiatives, enhancing forecasting rigor, internal controls, and financial reporting processes
• Own 409A valuations and investor reporting; lead financial due diligence and provide support for audit coordination with external stakeholders.
• Own the finance calendar including MBRs, QBRs, quarterly forecasts, and annual planning; partner with accounting to manage month-end close schedule and ensure timely delivery of business review materials.
• Manage OPEX budgets, including headcount, consulting, and SaaS
• Develop repeatable frameworks for strategic analysis, sensitivity testing, and business performance reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leaders to align financial plans with company objectives
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and decision support across Finance

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Our Culture

• We work with focus and intention, then step away to recharge
• We believe in exceptional management and invest in tools and opportunities to connect with colleagues
• We build products that positively impact millions of people's lives
• AI is intentionally embedded in how we work, create, and scale—supporting innovation and impact

Growth & Development

• Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• We're committed to career progression and performance-based advancement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid parental leave and PTO
• Remote work stipend to set up your office
• Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

About Compensation

We use a market-based approach to compensation. The starting salary range for this role is:

$207,085 to $248,502

Your starting salary will be based on your location, experience, and qualifications, with increases over time tied to performance, role growth, and internal pay equity.

Important Notices

Interview Process & Consent
Babylist uses AI to record and transcribe all interviews for evaluation purposes in accordance with CCPA and GDPR. By participating in an interview, you consent to this recording and transcription.

Interview Integrity
During the interview process, we're evaluating your individual problem-solving skills, creativity, and approach to challenges. While AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor are part of your daily toolkit once you join Babylist, all interviews, assessments, and take-home assignments must be completed independently. 

You may not use AI tools, third-party services, coaching platforms, or content-farming services during any part of the interview process unless we explicitly permit it. We will clearly communicate when AI tools are allowed for specific assessments.

Any indication of third-party assistance or AI-generated responses will result in immediate disqualification. We may also verify educational credentials through third-party sources—providing false or misleading information will result in removal from consideration.

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