We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team in scaling a global, recurring-revenue software platform serving defense and government customers.
This executive leader will own the company’s financial strategy, infrastructure, and capital planning as the business expands internationally. The ideal candidate brings deep SaaS financial expertise combined with experience operating in regulated, multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role for a CFO who thrives in growth-stage environments and understands the financial mechanics of subscription-based software businesses. You will help scale a mission-critical platform globally while ensuring financial rigor, compliance, and strategic clarity.
Key Responsibilities
SaaS & Growth Strategy
- Lead financial strategy for a global subscription and enterprise software business.
- Own and optimize SaaS metrics including ARR, TCV, ACV, bookings, backlog, churn, expansion, net revenue retention (NRR), CAC, LTV, and gross margin.
- Develop long-range financial models reflecting multi-year contracts, renewals, usage-based pricing, and international expansion.
- Partner with Product, Sales, and Customer Success to align pricing, packaging, and growth initiatives with financial performance.
Global Financial Operations & FX Management
- Oversee international financial operations including intercompany accounting, consolidation, and global reporting.
- Manage foreign currency exposure, including FX forecasting and hedging strategies.
- Ensure compliance with global tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and statutory requirements.
- Support financial planning for international market entry and expansion.
FP&A, Reporting & Analytics
- Build best-in-class FP&A capabilities with multi-currency forecasting, cohort analysis, and scenario planning.
- Deliver executive and Board-level reporting on SaaS KPIs, regional profitability, and FX impacts.
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting in accordance with GAAP and relevant international standards.
Fundraising, Investor Relations & Capital Strategy
- Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives.
- Serve as primary financial liaison to investors, clearly articulating ARR growth, capital efficiency, and expansion strategy.
- Support Board governance and long-term capital planning, including IPO-readiness where appropriate.
Revenue, Compliance & Defense Market Considerations
- Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition for multi-year, multi-currency software contracts.
- Provide financial leadership for complex defense and government procurement structures.
- Maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management practices in regulated environments.
Team & Systems Leadership
- Build and lead a global finance organization spanning accounting, FP&A, and revenue operations.
- Implement scalable systems for subscription billing, multi-currency accounting, and SaaS reporting.
- Establish processes that balance speed, compliance, and financial discipline during rapid growth.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within SaaS or software-first organizations.
- Proven expertise managing ARR-driven businesses and SaaS unit economics.
- Direct experience supporting international operations, including FX risk management and global compliance.
- Demonstrated success leading fundraising and investor communications in venture-backed or growth-stage companies.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606, subscription billing models, and global entity consolidation.
- Experience within defense, federal, or regulated software markets strongly preferred.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent experience preferred.
Core Competencies
- SaaS financial modeling & ARR forecasting
- Subscription revenue analytics & unit economics
- Multi-currency accounting & FX risk management
- Global tax and regulatory awareness
- Board-level communication & investor storytelling
- Scalable systems implementation
- High-performing finance team leadership
Why This Role Matters
This CFO will play a defining role during a pivotal growth phase—bringing financial clarity, operational discipline, and strategic insight as the company scales globally within a complex and highly regulated market.
If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives at the intersection of SaaS growth, international expansion, and mission-driven impact, we encourage you to apply.
