Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis)

Chief Financial Officer Confidential Search New York, NY, USA (or remote, US East Coast) A growing, profitable, Five Elms-backed technology company is seeking a hands-on CFO to join its management team and partner closely with the CEO and board. Its business model combines recurring software revenue with transactional and physical-product revenue streams, customer funds, and international operations—creating a CFO role with unusual breadth and a close connection to the The CFO will own Finance end to end while playing an active role across the company: helping shape priorities, bringing where Finance is integral to the outcome. finance capability, commercial judgement, high standards for execution, and the leadership required to build and develop a high-performing international Finance team. Own the consolidated financial statements under US GAAP across multiple entities and Act as the technical owner of accounting, including revenue recognition, principal versus agent judgements, and accounting for prepaid customer balances. ● Lead the external audit relationship, including group and statutory audits. ● alongside teams across the business on complex projects and new initiatives where finance plays an important role—from shaping the approach and economics to solving problems and driving execution. ● Manage cash, working capital, banking, FX, tax, and the controls and reconciliations behind customer funds. ● Improve finance systems and automation, including NetSuite and key integrations, to keep Lead, develop, and performance-manage the international Finance team, setting clear expectations and a high bar for performance. Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with hands-on accounting experience. ● Experience building operating models, budgets, forecasts, and board reporting for a PE-backed company. ● Strong business judgement and the ability to turn complex financial and operational issues hands-on collaboration with teams, bringing strong judgement to complex projects and initiatives. ● Experience owning multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and leading external audits. ● Experience designing and running internal controls in an audited environment. ● Working knowledge of indirect tax in at least one jurisdiction, such as US sales tax, UK VAT, or EU VAT, and experience directing external advisers. ● Corporate transaction experience, such as a fundraise, acquisition, or sale process, including due diligence. ● Stored-value, prepaid, or payments businesses, including customer funds and breakage. ● International operations, particularly across the US, UK, and Europe. ● A first or second CFO role, or a VP Finance ready to step up, with experience leading finance in a fast-moving, scaling business while remaining hands-on, technically strong, and accountable for driving the function forward. Acquisition experience is a plus. The role offers a base salary of $200,000 - $250,000 USD, equity, 401(k) with employer match, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible PTO, and additional benefits.