Chief Financial Officer

The TalentHaus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations in a high-growth environment. This role requires a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience, including significant time in executive positions. The CFO will partner with the CEO to drive innovative financial strategies, optimize capital structures, and ensure financial agility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating expertise in M&A, risk management, and financial modeling. Join a dynamic team and influence the future of a market-leading company with a commitment to operational excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Influence on financial strategy

Work with elite executive team

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience with 5 years in a C-suite role.
• Expertise in financial modeling and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement financial strategies for growth.
• Oversee FP&A, treasury, and compliance for financial integrity.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Modeling

Data Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

M&A Transactions

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

CPA or CFA designation

Tools

Financial Systems

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Our client is a transformative force in the software development sector, backed by private equity and positioned for aggressive expansion. With a culture of innovation and a commitment to operational excellence, the organization seeks a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to architect and execute a sophisticated financial strategy that underpins sustainable and scalable growth.

The CFO will serve as a critical thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, driving financial strategy, optimizing capital structures, and ensuring the financial agility required to support rapid scale. This individual must possess a proven ability to navigate the complexities of a high-growth environment, execute M&A initiatives, and deliver operational efficiencies that enhance enterprise value.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least five years in a C-suite role (CFO, COO, or CEO). This executive must bring a hands-on, execution-focused leadership style, demonstrating the ability to implement financial strategies that foster revenue generation, market expansion, and shareholder value creation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Architect and implement a forward-thinking financial strategy that aligns with the company’s aggressive growth trajectory and private equity value-creation plan.
• Scalability & Operational Maturity: Develop and enhance scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting structures to support multi-dimensional business expansion.
• Capital Strategy & Private Equity Alignment: Partner with private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and financial partners to optimize capital allocation and maximize return on investment.
• Revenue Growth & Monetization Strategies: Drive strategic initiatives that unlock new revenue streams, enhance pricing models, and optimize unit economics for long-term profitability.
• Enterprise-Wide Financial Oversight: Oversee all aspects of FP&A, treasury, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance to ensure financial integrity and resilience.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
• M&A and Capital Markets Execution: Lead financial due diligence, integration strategies, and post-merger financial optimization for strategic acquisitions.
• Regulatory & Risk Management: Ensure best-in-class financial compliance, tax optimization, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with both domestic and international regulatory frameworks.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least five years in a C-suite role (CFO, COO, or CEO).
• Demonstrated success in scaling financial operations within a high-growth, private equity-backed environment.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, data analytics, and leveraging financial insights to drive executive decision-making.
• Extensive experience in the software development, technology, and/or engineering sectors, with a strong grasp of SaaS business models, revenue recognition, and subscription-based financial structures.
• Proven track record in leading M&A transactions, capital raising, and integration strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence across executive teams, investors, and cross-functional teams.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Why Join?

• Influence and shape the financial future of a rapidly scaling, market-leading company.
• Work alongside an elite executive team and top-tier private equity investors.
• Competitive executive compensation package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact and innovation within the software and engineering landscape.

If you are a visionary financial leader with the expertise and ambition to drive transformative growth, we invite you to explore this compelling opportunity.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries

Accounting, Software Development, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals