Head of Finance

Head of Finance We’re looking for a Head of Finance who has been here before — not at a Fortune 500, but at a fast-moving, high‑growth startup navigating the stretch from $10M to $100M ARR. Your role will be to build the financial infrastructure that lets a company scale without losing control, own financial strategy and planning, and support major liquidity events. What You’ll Own Financial Strategy & Planning Own the company’s financial model, annual plan, and multi‑year outlook Drive the FP&A function — forecasting, scenario modeling, and board‑level financial reporting Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic decisions: pricing, unit economics, resource allocation, and growth investments Build and maintain a real‑time pulse on the business through dashboards and KPIs that actually get used Revenue & Business Finance Own ARR tracking, cohort analysis, and SaaS metrics (NRR, CAC, LTV, payback period) Partner with Sales and Customer Success on deal structuring, pricing strategy, and revenue recognition Build the infrastructure to understand where we make money and where we don’t Capital & Investor Relations Prepare materials and data packages for investors, board meetings, and future fundraising processes Manage relationships with existing investors and support due diligence processes as needed Own cash management and runway visibility at all times Accounting, Compliance & Controls Oversee accounting operations and ensure GAAP‑compliant financials Own audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors Build scalable internal controls and financial processes that won’t break as we grow Team & Infrastructure Build and lead a lean, high‑output finance team Own the finance tech stack: ERP, billing, expense management, and reporting tools What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or MBA from a top‑tier academic institution (e.g., Ivy League, Oxbridge, top global business/engineering schools) 8+ years in finance, with meaningful experience at a high‑growth B2B SaaS or marketplace company Proven track record of scaling a company from the $10M–$100M ARR range — you know what breaks at each stage and how to get ahead of it Deep fluency in SaaS metrics and business model economics Strong financial modeling skills — you build models that drive decisions, not just decks Experience managing accounting operations and working with external auditors Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or M&A processes High ownership mentality — you run toward ambiguity, not away from it Nice to Have Experience preparing for or navigating a Series B/C fundraise or pre‑IPO readiness Background in investment banking, venture‑backed startups, or high‑growth SaaS Familiarity with ad tech, marketplace, or e‑commerce business models CPA or MBA (preferred, not required) What We Value Deep dive into details: Professionals who are not content with superficial answers and dive deeply into the details to uncover root causes and optimal solutions. Team first: A low need for individual recognition, always prioritizing collective results over personal credit. You thrive with ambiguity: Exceptional ability to tackle open‑ended problems in unstructured environments, turning chaos into structured innovation. Adaptability: Willingness to learn, mentor, lead, and follow as the situation demands, fostering growth at all levels. Urgency: A disproportionate sense of urgency in execution, while keeping scalability and the creation of replicable processes in mind to ensure long‑term success. Curiosity: Genuinely curious individuals who can quickly learn difficult concepts and apply them effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr