Head of Finance

Location: New York

Reference: 39907

Director of Finance Hybrid New YorkQualifications8–12+ years of progressive experience across finance, FP&A, and accounting in venture-backed Series B to later-stage startup environments.

Proven success with VC fundraising, investor diligence, and board-level reporting.

Deep understanding of SaaS business models, unit economics, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and controllership functions.

High autonomy and comfort navigating ambiguity; willing to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel/Google Sheets) and hands-on experience implementing or scaling financial, billing, and ERP platforms.

Job Description We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance (or Head of Finance) to lead and scale our financial strategy, FP&A, and overall accounting architecture as we grow through our next phase of expansion. Operating in a lean startup environment, this leader will blend high-level financial planning and VC fundraising support with direct oversight of core accounting functions.

You will serve as a key strategic advisor to leadership while managing our internal accounting team (including a Senior Accounting Manager/Controller and overseeing relationships with external accounting firms.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & FP&A:
Own the company’s financial model, long-range planning, budgeting, and monthly variance reporting. Track core SaaS/operating metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback, churn) and partner with GTM and Engineering to align spend, ROI, and headcount planning.

Capital Raising & Investor Relations:
Lead investor reporting, board pack preparation, and diligence efforts for future VC fundraising rounds and strategic initiatives.

Accounting & Controllership Oversight:
Direct accounting operations, internal controls, and GAAP compliance (ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, equity/comp accounting). Oversee monthly close and manage external resources (e.g., Kruze Consulting) while bringing core functions in-house.

Team Leadership & Scaling:
Manage and mentor the accounting team (Senior Accounting Manager/Controller), guide hiring strategies for future team expansion, and drive clear cross-functional processes.

Finance Operations & Automation:
Build scalable workflows for procurement, cash management, and spend discipline; evaluate, implement, and optimize modern financial systems (Net Suite/QBO, Stripe, Ramp, , Rillet).#ZR #LI-TS1