Principal, Customer Support, Strategic Finance at Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Difference You Will Make: We are looking for a thoughtful, analytically rigorous, and strategically minded finance professional to partner with our Community Support Product and Experience team. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of finance, strategy, product and operations, evaluating the impact of what we build, shaping how we invest in the Airbnb customer experience, and ensuring Community Support initiatives are connected to Airbnb's broader company priorities. You will be a trusted advisor to Community Support leadership and a key voice in cross-functional conversations across CS Product, Engineering, Finance, and Operations. This is a high-visibility, highly analytical role working on some of the most consequential technology and investment decisions at Airbnb. A Typical Day: • Build and refine frameworks to measure ROI and cost-effectiveness of technology built or deployed within CS, surfacing where investments are working and where spend should be reallocated. • Develop financial and strategic analyses to evaluate various support models, AI impact, and unit economics, sizing cost, retention, and contribution margin impact. • Own and maintain CS Tech cost and savings forecasts, purchase order approvals, and vendor spend tracking — monitoring software usage, budget vs. actuals, and contract terms including MSAs to identify risks and opportunities • Own and continuously refine financial models for budgeting, monthly forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis for the Community Support Product and Experience team. • Provide financial analysis and deal support for negotiations with Tech vendors to secure optimal pricing and contract terms • Collaborate cross-functionally on Community Support initiatives such as new product launches, cost allocation, and efficiency tracking. • Monitor Customer Support industry trends and emerging technologies including AI in customer service to identify risks and opportunities proactively. Your Expertise: • 10+ years of relevant experience in strategic finance, investment banking, management consulting, or a technically rigorous strategy role, ideally with meaningful exposure to customer support, technology-driven operations, or product organizations. • You possess grit, take ownership, and bring the right attitude and mindset. Resilient under pressure, coachable, and able to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment. • Executive presence and exceptional communication skills; proven ability to translate operational concepts into clear financial insights and influence senior stakeholders. • Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis. You are comfortable building frameworks from scratch, stress-testing assumptions, and sizing complex opportunities with incomplete data. • Track record of thriving in ambiguous environments and delivering actionable, business-impacting recommendations. • Familiarity with SQL or willingness to learn. You can independently extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets and develop strategic narratives appropriate for an executive audience. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with data visualization software is a plus • Familiarity with program economics or tiered service models is a plus • Experience at a scaled marketplace, platform, or technology company with a global CS operation is a plus Your Location: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Pay Range$168,000—$206,000 USD