Square Marketing Strategic Finance Director

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
Our Strategic Finance team improves financial and operational decision-making across Square. Our team's core value is trust - we build it by making what is complex simple, and we do it with analysis that is accurate and easy-to-understand. Partners appreciate our insight and trust us to help solve difficult problems. We believe good ideas can come from anywhere, and we'll rely on you to work with others, form intelligent opinions, and present your thoughts to decision-makers and company executives. Reporting to the Head of Finance Strategy for Global Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Partnerships, Pricing and International (GTM) this role will support our Global Marketing function, which guides our self onboarded sellers' journeys onto Square.
You Will

• Serve as a strategic advisor and primary finance partner to Marketing leadership, providing data-driven insights and guidance to inform high-impact business decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, offering mentorship, structure, and direction to ensure continued excellence and professional growth.
• Own and evolve financial operating models that deliver deep visibility into Marketing investments, channel efficiency, and ROI, enabling smarter resourcing and investment choices.
• Lead high-impact, ad-hoc strategic analyses that support rapid decision-making and unlock value across self on-boarding / marketing, and other growth functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Business Intelligence, Sales, and other teams to assess the financial implications of key initiatives and ensure alignment with company-wide goals.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field
• 10+ years experience in investment banking, consulting, or strategic finance
• Proven ability to develop and lead an effective team
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Excellent proficiency in financial modeling and Excel (there will be a case study)
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with AI

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
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Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$207,900 - $311,900 USD
Zone B:
$207,900 - $311,900 USD
Zone C:
$207,900 - $311,900 USD
Zone D:
$207,900 - $311,900 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.