Financial Operations Associate

About the Company

Protege is building a platform to solve the biggest unmet need in AI: getting access to the right training data. The platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data. We are a lean, fast-moving, high-trust team of builders backed by world-class investors.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and vendor payment workflows
• Generate customer invoices and support collections efforts
• Prepare domestic and international wire transfers for Controller/CFO approval
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor payment inquiries
• Assist with cash tracking and short-term cash flow reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records across systems and spreadsheets
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls

Requirements

• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
• Experience working with accounting systems or ERPs
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, finance operations, AP/AR, or bookkeeping experience OR undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• Startup experience
• Cash management or treasury exposure
• Experience with QuickBooks, Campfire, Ramp, or similar tools