Zanda
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Base pay range $350,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr
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Co-Founder | Supporting high growth Tech and Digital Start-ups / Scale-ups with CFO hires in New York Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.
Who’s the business
Zanda is partnering with a rapidly scaling, AI-driven technology company operating across multiple sectors. With bold expansion plans and a mission to redefine how enterprises leverage unstructured data faster, they are now seeking a CFO to help build a sophisticated, insight-driven finance function.
Reporting directly to the board, you will establish the Finance function capabilities required for scale. Leveraging a deep understanding of financial data, performance drivers, and operational dynamics, you will deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
What experiences you will gain
Lead a growth-stage fundraising strategy, targeting $100M–$200M+ in institutional capital
Develop and manage relationships with investment banks, institutional investors, analysts, and public market advisors
Craft and lead IPO narrative — from positioning to timing — in partnership with the CEO and COO
Lead external-facing IPO readiness, including investor messaging, governance alignment, banking ecosystem coordination, and public market preparation
Stand up and scale new functional areas: investor relations, capital markets, corporate development, and strategic growth
Lead external market analysis and competitive positioning — shaping how the company is perceived by investors, analysts, and strategic partners
Drive investor-aligned messaging across executive communications, external channels, and market-facing content
Influence internal strategy across GTM, product, and finance to ensure capital formation, valuation drivers, and market strategy are tightly integrated with execution
Operate as a core member of the executive leadership team, contributing directly to company-wide strategy and board-level growth planning
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on all matters related to capital access, growth strategy, and long-term market readiness
What background should you have before you press apply!
15+ years of experience across capital markets, corporate development, growth strategy, or institutional investing
Proven success leading institutional fundraising and investor strategy at an executive level
Experience at growth-stage technology companies — ideally in AI, enterprise software, or national security / infrastructure
Familiarity with federal / DoD market dynamics strongly preferred
Skilled in crafting high-impact investor narratives, capital market materials, and valuation strategy
Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments — including public market analysts, bankers, and board members
Executive presence, long-term orientation, and comfort operating in highly visible leadership roles
Based in NYC full-time; occasional travel for investor or partner engagements expected
Comfortable operating as a core member of the executive leadership team and contributing directly to board-level strategic decisions
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Software Development
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Base pay range $350,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Zanda
Co-Founder | Supporting high growth Tech and Digital Start-ups / Scale-ups with CFO hires in New York Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.
Who’s the business
Zanda is partnering with a rapidly scaling, AI-driven technology company operating across multiple sectors. With bold expansion plans and a mission to redefine how enterprises leverage unstructured data faster, they are now seeking a CFO to help build a sophisticated, insight-driven finance function.
Reporting directly to the board, you will establish the Finance function capabilities required for scale. Leveraging a deep understanding of financial data, performance drivers, and operational dynamics, you will deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
What experiences you will gain
Lead a growth-stage fundraising strategy, targeting $100M–$200M+ in institutional capital
Develop and manage relationships with investment banks, institutional investors, analysts, and public market advisors
Craft and lead IPO narrative — from positioning to timing — in partnership with the CEO and COO
Lead external-facing IPO readiness, including investor messaging, governance alignment, banking ecosystem coordination, and public market preparation
Stand up and scale new functional areas: investor relations, capital markets, corporate development, and strategic growth
Lead external market analysis and competitive positioning — shaping how the company is perceived by investors, analysts, and strategic partners
Drive investor-aligned messaging across executive communications, external channels, and market-facing content
Influence internal strategy across GTM, product, and finance to ensure capital formation, valuation drivers, and market strategy are tightly integrated with execution
Operate as a core member of the executive leadership team, contributing directly to company-wide strategy and board-level growth planning
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on all matters related to capital access, growth strategy, and long-term market readiness
What background should you have before you press apply!
15+ years of experience across capital markets, corporate development, growth strategy, or institutional investing
Proven success leading institutional fundraising and investor strategy at an executive level
Experience at growth-stage technology companies — ideally in AI, enterprise software, or national security / infrastructure
Familiarity with federal / DoD market dynamics strongly preferred
Skilled in crafting high-impact investor narratives, capital market materials, and valuation strategy
Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments — including public market analysts, bankers, and board members
Executive presence, long-term orientation, and comfort operating in highly visible leadership roles
Based in NYC full-time; occasional travel for investor or partner engagements expected
Comfortable operating as a core member of the executive leadership team and contributing directly to board-level strategic decisions
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Software Development
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