Head of Finance (Strategic Finance & Accounting) — Confidential SaaS Company
Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Base: $175,000–$200,000 + Bonus + Equity
We've partnered with a fast‑growing SaaS and data platform company that recently surpassed $10M ARR and is scaling toward $30M+. The business is preparing for its next stage of growth and future fundraising, and is seeking a Head of Finance who can own both strategic finance and accounting operations.
This role reports directly to the CEO and will lead a 4‑person offshore finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate is someone who can build scalable processes, strengthen financial rigor, and serve as a true business partner in a high‑growth environment.
Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Controllership
- Lead and mentor the offshore accounting team (close management, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition).
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage external accountants, auditors, tax partners, and compliance requirements across U.S. and India.
Strategic Finance & FP&A
- Own budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and long‑range planning.
- Develop and maintain board‑level reporting packages, including financial models, cash flow analysis, and KPI dashboards (G&A %, GTM %, R&D %, burn, runway).
- Partner with department heads to build operating plans, track spend, and drive financial discipline across the business.
Systems, Processes & Controls
- Implement scalable financial systems, policies, and internal controls.
- Improve efficiency across AR/AP, payroll, expense management, and month‑end processes.
- Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the CEO in preparing for future fundraising rounds (modeling, diligence materials, investor metrics).
- Ensure investor‑grade reporting, data hygiene, and financial transparency.
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of experience across accounting, FP&A, or strategic finance , ideally in scale‑up SaaS or technology environments.
- Strong command of GAAP, SaaS metrics, forecasting, and financial controls .
- Experience managing offshore teams strongly preferred.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on execution levels.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to executive leadership and the board.
- CPA or related accounting background is highly beneficial.
Why This Role Is Unique
- High impact role at a critical growth inflection point (from $10M → $30M+ ARR).
- Blend of hands‑on accounting ownership and strategic partnership with the CEO.
- Opportunity to level up financial infrastructure and build a best‑in‑class finance function.
- Competitive compensation with meaningful equity upside.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing
- Finance
- Strategy/Planning
Industries
- Software Development
- Data Infrastructure
- Analytics