VP of Finance

VP of Finance Ron Turley Associates Inc
• Glendale, AZ, US

Job Description

Are you a strategic financial leader who lives and breathes the rule of 40? Do you thrive thinking ahead in 3-to-5-year financial plans? Do crazy acronyms and terms like ARR, GRR, NRR, CAC, LTV, Gross Margin, CAC Payback, CAC/LTV ratio, burn multiples, cash runways get you a little warm and fuzzy? Does the idea of being part of a truly healthy team, where your opinions are valued and sought after by other leaders, bring a smile to your face?

Have you been part of the SaaS journey to $100m in revenues and beyond? Read on if all this sounds like your cup of tea!

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.

• Is comfortable being a part of an executive team that thrives on healthy conflict. This means they aren’t afraid to mix it up or be held accountable by the team and they are willing to hold them accountable as well. People with thin skin need not apply. No, seriously.
• Passionately cares about our clients by helping them be more successful. Our clients are fleet managers, parts clerks, and automotive technicians, who maintain everything from squad cars to school buses so that everyone comes home safely at the end of the day.
• Thinks of themselves less, while not thinking less of themselves. They are other‑centric, compassionate, and self‑assured.
• Is willing to lift boxes, clean floors, and hold doors if that’s what it takes to get something done, because no job is beneath them.
• Takes ownership and initiative in their job. They don’t wait to be told what to do, they own their role, and they identify how to make their role better.
• Loves to read, learn, grow, and stretch themselves. Bonus points for each book they’ve read by Patrick Lencioni!

• Entrepreneurial Operators
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  Comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving results, and building structure in a fast‑paced environment. They are investment and growth oriented, balancing ambition with the reality of financial planning. Experienced in scaling SaaS businesses from $10M to $50M ARR and beyond.
• Strategic Partners
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  Strong communicators who hold cross‑functional teams accountable to financial and business objectives, and who appreciate being held accountable by others in return.
• Scalers
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  Skilled in scaling financial operations for rapid, sustainable growth.
• Data‑Driven Leaders
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  Leverage SaaS best‑practice analytics and FP&A to enhance performance, guide investments, and inform decisions. They are firm, but flexible, and seek solutions rather than obstacles.
• Cultural Leaders
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  Collaborative, innovative, and aligned with RTA’s team‑oriented culture of excellence and impact.

• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape RTA’s strategy, developing a 3‑year financial model targeting 30%+ ARR growth, aligned with investor expectations.
• Lead M&A due diligence and post‑integration execution, potentially up to 1‑2…