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GustoFP&A AI Architect
Gusto operates a platform that manages payroll, health benefits, 401(k)s, and human resources for over 500,000 small businesses nationwide, supported by teams in San Francisco, Denver,…
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Gusto operates a platform that manages payroll, health benefits, 401(k)s, and human resources for over 500,000 small businesses nationwide, supported by teams in San Francisco, Denver, and New York. The Enterprise AIT department is currently seeking a Staff FP&A AI Architect to lead the technical transformation of corporate finance, replacing traditional spreadsheets with automated intelligence. This position suits an experienced professional who bridges financial planning and artificial intelligence engineering. The…
Job Description
Gusto operates a platform that manages payroll, health benefits, 401(k)s, and human resources for over 500,000 small businesses nationwide, supported by teams in San Francisco, Denver, and New York. The Enterprise AIT department is currently seeking a Staff FP&A AI Architect to lead the technical transformation of corporate finance, replacing traditional spreadsheets with automated intelligence.
This position suits an experienced professional who bridges financial planning and artificial intelligence engineering. The selected individual will collaborate closely with the CFO organization, accounting, data, and engineering teams to modernize forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting structures.
Core responsibilities involve engineering multi-year AI strategies, building driver-based machine learning forecasting models, automating narrative workflows, and establishing robust data foundations. Candidates must possess significant tenure in corporate finance systems or data engineering, paired with practical familiarity with LLMs, Python, and SQL. Full-time team members receive competitive base pay, equity in the form of restricted stock units, and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation ranges from USD 185,000 to 205,000 annually, with exact offers determined by role, experience, and location.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a multi-year architecture roadmap for AI-enabled planning, forecasting, and reporting
- Develop driver-based, machine learning-assisted forecasting models for revenue, headcount, cash, and operating expenses
- Create agentic workflows for variance commentary, scenario modeling, and quarterly business review narratives
- Partner with data engineering to establish governed data models connecting general ledgers, CRM, HRIS, and planning software
- Implement evaluations, audit trails, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints to satisfy security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
- Drive build-versus-buy evaluations for orchestration frameworks, LLM providers, and planning systems
- Mentor analysts and engineering staff while promoting organization-wide adoption of financial automation
Requirements
- Ten or more years of professional experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, data science, or financial engineering
- At least three years of experience designing or leading artificial intelligence, machine learning, or advanced automation initiatives for finance
- Demonstrated expertise in driver-based modeling, operating plans, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis
- Hands-on background with large language models, agentic systems, retrieval-augmented generation, and classical time-series forecasting
- Working proficiency in Python and SQL alongside modern data stack tools like Snowflake, Databricks, and dbt
- Track record of deploying production-grade systems subject to data governance and security reviews
Qualifications
- Background working with SaaS, fintech, payroll, or human resources technology finance operations
- Experience constructing internal tools in cooperation with engineering departments
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol integrations and artificial intelligence governance frameworks
- Possession of a CPA, CFA, or an advanced quantitative degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
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What is the salary for the FP&A AI Architect role?
The target cash compensation for this position ranges from $185,000 to $205,000 per year, with final offers determined by factors such as candidate experience and expertise.
What employment type is this position?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
What are the primary technical requirements for applicants?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, finance systems, data science, or engineering, including 3 years focused on AI/ML or automation. Required technical skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, modern data stacks, LLMs, and classical forecasting.
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