Job Title
Chief Financial Officer
Role Overview
An established, AI-driven civic engagement platform is entering a significant scaling phase and seeking its first true CFO to professionalize operations and drive company-wide financial discipline. This organization serves hundreds of public-sector clients across major metro areas and is backed by well-known institutional investors. The CFO will operate as both a strategic financial leader and an operational integrator, partnering closely with the CEO to strengthen infrastructure, elevate execution, and position the company for long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all core finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, audits, reporting, and cash management
- Implement financial discipline, operational rigor, and cross-functional accountability
- Build scalable operating systems to support long-term growth and organizational maturity
- Lead and develop the current finance team, including senior finance and accounting staff
- Oversee legal operations and manage external counsel relationships
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on planning, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy
- Drive improved margins, cost controls, and operational efficiency
- Manage board communication, investor relations, and future fundraising or strategic transactions
- Potentially oversee HR, business operations, or revenue operations depending on experience.
Education & Qualifications
- 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience in SaaS, technology, or private-equity-backed environments
- Prior experience as a CFO or SVP of Finance with enterprise-level exposure
- Demonstrated success building or repairing financial and operational infrastructure
- Strong operational orientation beyond traditional finance duties
- Experience in turnaround, recovery, or growth re-acceleration environments
- Ability to influence executive peers and drive accountability across teams
- Advanced modeling, forecasting, and scenario-planning skills
- Executive-level communication abilities with board and investor stakeholders
Preferred Experience
- Experience within private equity portfolio environments
- Deep SaaS expertise including ARR and subscription revenue economics
- Exposure to multi-national operations
- Prior oversight of Legal, HR, or Business Operations
- Based in New York City or able to work hybrid on-site
Why Us
- Opportunity to lead financial and operational transformation during a pivotal scaling phase
- Mission-driven organization supporting hundreds of public agencies and millions of residents
- Highly visible executive role with direct partnership to the CEO
- Backed by top-tier investors with strong market traction and robust technology
- Competitive compensation package: $280K to $350K base salary plus bonus and equity
Benefits And Perks
Benefits and perks will be discussed with candidates during the application process.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.
