VP of Finance

Overview

RTA is a trusted SaaS company in business since 1979 and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re on a mission to save fleets $1B while empowering government and government-adjacent clients who keep society moving—think city vehicles, school buses, and public transit.

We are seeking a VP of Finance who thrives in our collaborative, high octane, team-oriented culture, excels in person at our modern, light-filled offices near Arrowhead Mall, and is passionate about scaling a Growth Equity-backed business. If you’re hungry to deliver data-driven insights and are eager to lead with entrepreneurial vision, apply and let’s see if you fit the culture and the role!

The ideal person will shape our financial future, innovate with purpose, and grow with a company dedicated to excellence and impact.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, execution-focused VP of Finance who will lead financial operations, shape long-term strategies, and partner with the CEO and Board to drive scalable growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive role is pivotal in ensuring financial excellence, operational rigor, and the success of key initiatives such as M&A, capital strategy, and systems transformation.

• Someone Who
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  Is comfortable being a part of an executive team that thrives on healthy conflict. They are willing to hold themselves and others accountable.
• Client focus
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  Passionately cares about our clients by helping them be more successful. Our clients are fleet managers, parts clerks, and automotive technicians.
• Other-centered
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  Thinks of themselves less while not thinking less of themselves — other-centric, compassionate, and self-assured.
• Practical ownership
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  Willing to lift boxes, clean floors, and hold doors if that’s what it takes to get something done.
• Ownership mindset
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  Takes ownership and initiative in their job and seeks ways to make their role better.
• Continuous learner
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  Loves to read, learn, grow, and stretch themselves. Bonus points for Patrick Lencioni books.

• Strategic Leadership & Growth
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  Partner with the CEO and Board to shape strategy; develop a 3-year financial model targeting 30%+ ARR growth; manage M&A due diligence and post-integration execution (potentially up to 1-2 deals annually).
• Financial Operations & Performance
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  Oversee FP&A, deliver accurate forecasts and KPI-driven insights; manage accounting in GAAP compliance; optimize cash flow; lead a finance team of approximately 4–5 professionals.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
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  Maintain internal controls, mitigate financial and operational risks, lead audit readiness, ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Investor Relations
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  Collaborate with Sales, CS, HR, and IT on pricing, workforce planning, and systems; deliver quarterly board presentations and manage investor/lender communications; manage key vendor relationships.

• Proven experience scaling a profitable B2B SaaS company from $30M to $50M+ ARR; government or government-adjacent clients experience a plus.
• Strong equity-backed experience with quarterly investor-facing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading M&A (deal execution and integration), with a track record of 1–2 deals.
• Proficiency with financial systems (Maxio and QB Online), CRM (Hub Spot), and analytics tools (Mosaic).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA, MS, or CPA preferred.

• Location
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  Hybrid role based in Glendale, AZ near Arrowhead Mall, with 3 days on-site per week. 30-minute commute from downtown Scottsdale. Occasional travel for leadership offsites, board meetings or investor updates.
• Compensation
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  Competitive package including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity opportunities.
• Diversity
  : RTA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
• Success Metrics
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  Achieve 30% ARR growth over 3 years, improve operating margins by 5–10%, and execute 1–2 M&A deals annually.

RTA has been established since 1979 and is a certified Great Place to Work. Our purpose is to help fleets succeed, with our current mission to help fleets save $1B in their operations. We pride ourselves on creating a caring, team-oriented, family-friendly atmosphere for both staff and clients.