Chief Financial Officer

Finalsite • Full-time • Remote (Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States) • 2m ago

Finalsite is the first community relationship management platform for K-12 schools, transforming how schools attract students, engage families, build community — and thrive. More than 7,000 schools and districts worldwide trust Finalsite’s integrated platform for their websites, communications, mobile apps, enrollment, and marketing services. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.

VISION

Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for setting the company’s overall financial strategy, ensuring fiscal discipline, and driving operational efficiency. The CFO provides strategic financial leadership to the executive team and the Board, while overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial planning, treasury, compliance, and investor relations.

LOCATION

100% Remote - Anywhere within the US

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead financial strategy to align with company objectives, long-term growth, and shareholder value creation.
Oversee FP&A and reporting, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to support executive decision-making.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements across global operations.
Implement and optimize systems and controls to ensure scalability, accuracy, and efficiency.
Provide strategic insights by translating financial data into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Client Success to align financial goals with revenue drivers.
Manage capital structure, including cash flow, investments, debt, and fundraising activities.
Build and lead high-performing teams, mentoring finance staff and developing future leaders.
Support M&A strategy, due diligence activities, integration a
Represent the company externally with investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Act as a key advisor to the CEO and ELT on operational and financial performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Private Equity experience, MBA or CPA, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior executive role
Proven track record in FP&A, treasury, investor relations, and compliance
Experience managing global, multi-currency operations
Transaction experience (M&A, fundraising, IPO, or exit events)
Deep experience in SaaS or technology-driven businesses
Strong fluency with ERP, BI, and financial automation tools

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.

This is a remote position.