Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a transformative force in the software development sector, backed by private equity and positioned for aggressive expansion. With a culture of innovation and a commitment to operational excellence, the organization seeks a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to architect and execute a sophisticated financial strategy that underpins sustainable and scalable growth.

The CFO will serve as a critical thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving financial strategy, optimizing capital structures, and ensuring the financial agility required to support rapid scale. This individual must possess a proven ability to navigate the complexities of a high-growth environment, execute M&A initiatives, and deliver operational efficiencies that enhance enterprise value.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least five years in a C-suite role (CFO, COO, or CEO). This executive must bring a hands-on, execution-focused leadership style, demonstrating the ability to implement financial strategies that foster revenue generation, market expansion, and shareholder value creation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Architect and implement a forward-thinking financial strategy that aligns with the company’s aggressive growth trajectory and private equity value-creation plan.
• Scalability & Operational Maturity: Develop and enhance scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting structures to support multi-dimensional business expansion.
• Capital Strategy & Private Equity Alignment: Partner with private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and financial partners to optimize capital allocation and maximize return on investment.
• Revenue Growth & Monetization Strategies: Drive strategic initiatives that unlock new revenue streams, enhance pricing models, and optimize unit economics for long-term profitability.
• Enterprise-Wide Financial Oversight: Oversee all aspects of FP&A, treasury, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance to ensure financial integrity and resilience.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
• M&A and Capital Markets Execution: Lead financial due diligence, integration strategies, and post-merger financial optimization for strategic acquisitions.
• Regulatory & Risk Management: Ensure best-in-class financial compliance, tax optimization, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with both domestic and international regulatory frameworks.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least five years in a C-suite role (CFO, COO, or CEO).
• Demonstrated success in scaling financial operations within a high-growth, private equity-backed environment.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, data analytics, and leveraging financial insights to drive executive decision-making.
• Extensive experience in the software development, technology, and/or engineering sectors, with a strong grasp of SaaS business models, revenue recognition, and subscription-based financial structures.
• Proven track record in leading M&A transactions, capital raising, and integration strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence across executive teams, investors, and cross-functional teams.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Why Join?

• Influence and shape the financial future of a rapidly scaling, market-leading company.
• Work alongside an elite executive team and top-tier private equity investors.
• Competitive executive compensation package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact and innovation within the software and engineering landscape.

If you are a visionary financial leader with the expertise and ambition to drive transformative growth, we invite you to explore this compelling opportunity.