Brightstar.ai
Location:
Miami
Reports to:
CEO
Department:
Finance & Accounting
About Brightstar.ai Brightstar.ai applies cutting‑edge AI, data analytics, and decision science to help organizations unlock value at scale. We partner closely with portfolio companies and strategic clients to embed AI‑driven capabilities across operations, product, and growth. As we scale, we are building an elite finance and accounting core that can support multi‑entity structures, aggressive growth, and evolving capital dynamics.
Role & Impact In this role, you will:
Own the full accounting function – payroll, personnel utilization, billing time, billing third parties, general ledger, month‑end, consolidation, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, etc.
Serve as central point of contact by portfolio companies for their bills, budgeting, multi‑year plans that encompass the AI interventions, assisting with the build out of stronger finance & accounting teams, evaluation of personnel, policies, controls, systems, etc.
Be responsible for external and internal financial reporting: prepare audited financial statements, management reporting, KPI dashboards, and transition financial reporting of portfolio companies to company standards and expectations.
Oversee cash management, treasury, working capital, and banking relationships.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic growth initiatives, capital raises, M&A, and scenario planning.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reporting, to include fulsome FP&A around sources/causation of variances.
Drive cost, operational, and margin analyses; partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, pricing, and ROI decisions.
Ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS as needed), tax filings, and audits (internal and external).
Implement scalable financial systems, automation, and process improvements (ERP, consolidation tools, reporting tools) to support growth with efficiency.
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external financial partners.
Provide mentorship, leadership, and development to the finance & accounting team.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and to the Board (or Board Finance / Audit Committee) on financial strategy, capital structure, scenario planning, risk, and growth.
Drive financial due diligence in acquisitions or investments and manage post‑merger integration of finance processes.
Key Metrics / Goals Your success will be measured by:
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
Quality, usability, and insightfulness of financial reports and dashboards
Forecast vs actual variance (budget discipline)
Cash conversion cycle, working capital efficiency
Scalability / automation of finance processes (reduced manual effort, cycle time)
Clean audit opinions and compliance metrics
Contribution to strategic decisions (M&A, capital raises, investment prioritization)
Team development and retention
Qualifications & Experience Education & Licensing:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
Experience:
12 years of progressive finance / accounting leadership experience in high‑growth SaaS, AI/ML, tech, professional services, or data businesses; 3 years in a CFO, Controller, or VP finance role.
Technical & Domain Knowledge:
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP / IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, intercompany accounting, tax, audit processes.
Systems & Tools:
Experience with modern financial systems (e.g. NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Workday, etc.), BI/reporting tools, automation, and ERP integrations.
Strategic Financial Acumen:
Proven ability to lead financial planning, scenario modeling, capital allocation, M&A diligence, and investor reporting.
Leadership & People:
Strong people manager with ability to recruit, retain, and develop finance talent; collaborative cross‑functional partner.
Communication:
Excellent presentation skills, able to translate financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders (executives, board, investors).
Integrity & Controls Orientation:
Rigorous mindset for internal controls, compliance, risk mitigation, audit readiness.
Adaptability:
Comfort operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments; ability to prioritize, pivot, and scale processes under changing demands.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Experience as CFO, Controller, or VP Finance with venture / growth equity / private equity‑backed companies or as a Senior Consultant in a CFO Advisory firm
Experience with managing financial operations of a professional services firm, i.e. managing KPIs including utilization of FTEs, billability & billable rates, allocations, etc.
Exposure to international operations, multi‑currency, or consolidated global reporting
Familiarity with AI / data businesses, SaaS metrics, or subscription revenue models
Experience in M&A integration or carve‑outs
MBA or advanced degree in finance / strategy
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Miami
Reports to:
CEO
Department:
Finance & Accounting
About Brightstar.ai Brightstar.ai applies cutting‑edge AI, data analytics, and decision science to help organizations unlock value at scale. We partner closely with portfolio companies and strategic clients to embed AI‑driven capabilities across operations, product, and growth. As we scale, we are building an elite finance and accounting core that can support multi‑entity structures, aggressive growth, and evolving capital dynamics.
Role & Impact In this role, you will:
Own the full accounting function – payroll, personnel utilization, billing time, billing third parties, general ledger, month‑end, consolidation, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, etc.
Serve as central point of contact by portfolio companies for their bills, budgeting, multi‑year plans that encompass the AI interventions, assisting with the build out of stronger finance & accounting teams, evaluation of personnel, policies, controls, systems, etc.
Be responsible for external and internal financial reporting: prepare audited financial statements, management reporting, KPI dashboards, and transition financial reporting of portfolio companies to company standards and expectations.
Oversee cash management, treasury, working capital, and banking relationships.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic growth initiatives, capital raises, M&A, and scenario planning.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reporting, to include fulsome FP&A around sources/causation of variances.
Drive cost, operational, and margin analyses; partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, pricing, and ROI decisions.
Ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS as needed), tax filings, and audits (internal and external).
Implement scalable financial systems, automation, and process improvements (ERP, consolidation tools, reporting tools) to support growth with efficiency.
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external financial partners.
Provide mentorship, leadership, and development to the finance & accounting team.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership and to the Board (or Board Finance / Audit Committee) on financial strategy, capital structure, scenario planning, risk, and growth.
Drive financial due diligence in acquisitions or investments and manage post‑merger integration of finance processes.
Key Metrics / Goals Your success will be measured by:
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
Quality, usability, and insightfulness of financial reports and dashboards
Forecast vs actual variance (budget discipline)
Cash conversion cycle, working capital efficiency
Scalability / automation of finance processes (reduced manual effort, cycle time)
Clean audit opinions and compliance metrics
Contribution to strategic decisions (M&A, capital raises, investment prioritization)
Team development and retention
Qualifications & Experience Education & Licensing:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
Experience:
12 years of progressive finance / accounting leadership experience in high‑growth SaaS, AI/ML, tech, professional services, or data businesses; 3 years in a CFO, Controller, or VP finance role.
Technical & Domain Knowledge:
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP / IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, intercompany accounting, tax, audit processes.
Systems & Tools:
Experience with modern financial systems (e.g. NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Workday, etc.), BI/reporting tools, automation, and ERP integrations.
Strategic Financial Acumen:
Proven ability to lead financial planning, scenario modeling, capital allocation, M&A diligence, and investor reporting.
Leadership & People:
Strong people manager with ability to recruit, retain, and develop finance talent; collaborative cross‑functional partner.
Communication:
Excellent presentation skills, able to translate financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders (executives, board, investors).
Integrity & Controls Orientation:
Rigorous mindset for internal controls, compliance, risk mitigation, audit readiness.
Adaptability:
Comfort operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments; ability to prioritize, pivot, and scale processes under changing demands.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Experience as CFO, Controller, or VP Finance with venture / growth equity / private equity‑backed companies or as a Senior Consultant in a CFO Advisory firm
Experience with managing financial operations of a professional services firm, i.e. managing KPIs including utilization of FTEs, billability & billable rates, allocations, etc.
Exposure to international operations, multi‑currency, or consolidated global reporting
Familiarity with AI / data businesses, SaaS metrics, or subscription revenue models
Experience in M&A integration or carve‑outs
MBA or advanced degree in finance / strategy
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