Finance Associate

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated Finance Associate to join our Operations team. This role is ideal for professionals with banking analyst experience looking to transition into corporate finance. You'll work closely with senior leadership on financial planning, analysis, reporting, bookkeeping, and strategic initiatives.

About Harbor.ai: Harbor.ai is an InsurTech startup aiming to revolutionize the enterprise insurance market. Our technology simplifies the process for insurance brokers to identify optimal coverage for their clients continuously, and this is just the beginning. Our mission is to revolutionize underwriting for better, faster, and smarter processes. As we pursue this goal, we are implementing a data-driven business model that fundamentally reshapes how insurance products are sold. Established in 2018, Harbor.ai is Venture-backed and based in New York.

This role is 100% on-site at our corporate Headquarters in New York City (SoHo).

Key Responsibilities

Daily Financial Operations

• Review daily cash position and accounts receivable aging reports each morning

• Identify and follow up on overdue accounts and payment discrepancies

• Reconcile daily bank transactions, credit card payments, and electronic transfers

• Process daily payment runs for accounts payable and vendor obligations

• Monitor daily cash flow and flag any potential issues to management

• Review and approve daily expense reports and reimbursements

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis

• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods

• Prepare detailed financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives for senior leadership

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Assist in annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting processes

• Prepare rolling forecasts and update financial projections based on business changes

• Work with the COO to support long-range strategic planning initiatives

• Analyze market trends and competitive positioning for planning purposes

Reporting & Communications

• Prepare monthly financial packages for senior management and board presentations

• Create executive-level reports and presentations with clear insights

• Support investor relations materials

• Maintain financial reporting templates and bookkeeping software

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field

• Strong Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities through prior roles, coursework, internships, or projects

• Ability to work with large datasets and learn new software/systems quickly

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages

• Previous exposure to corporate finance, FP&A, or fintech

• Experience building financial models, dashboards, or automated reporting systems

• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive presentations

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail

• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities

• Intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach

• Comfortable in fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Please note that any emails from recruiters will be printed, then ceremoniously disposed of.

Working with Harbor.ai

Harbor is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected]

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to the base salary, Harbor offers PTO, sick time, medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee, as well as a 401k with an employer match.

Harbor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Harbor, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. Additionally, Harbor.ai participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Harbor is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]