Part-time 25 hours/week, open to full-time.

About the Role

Pika is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Finance to join our on-site team in Palo Alto. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the overall financial leadership of the company, driving strategy, planning, compliance, and execution to enable our next phase of growth as a creative AI leader. You’ll work closely with the executive team to ensure financial health, transparency, and effective resource allocation, guiding Pika’s business decisions and growth strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee all aspects of Pika’s financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll

• Build and manage scalable financial planning, modeling, and forecasting processes to guide executive decision-making

• Develop and drive the company’s financial strategy, including long-term planning, fundraising support, and cross-functional resource allocation

• Direct timely and accurate month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, statutory audits, and tax filings

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as GAAP and