Chief Financial Officer | PE-Backed EdTech/SaaS

Springwood Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed company in New York is seeking a CFO to lead growth in a B2B SaaS enterprise. The role involves partnering with the CEO on strategic planning, managing M&A activities, and developing finance systems. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in PE-backed SaaS and experience scaling revenue from ~$15 million to ~$60 million. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth during a critical business phase.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO experience with PE-Backed SaaS companies.
• Track record of scaling annual recurring revenue from ~$15m to ~$60m.
• Experience in low-ego leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the 5-year value creation plan with CEO and investors.
• Oversee M&A lifecycle including deal diligence and integration.
• Develop finance infrastructure for monitoring ARR and unit economics.

Skills

Experience in scaling ARR

M&A lifecycle management

Strategic leadership

Investor reporting

Job description

Springwood Spotlight Mandate | U.S. PE-Backed Technology

Location: New York (open to remote, but West Coast time zones not feasible)

Ownership: Small-Mid Market Private Equity (~$150m AUM, 10+ successful Tech exits)

Structure: Buyout transaction (previously growth equity)

Revenue: $15M ARR – Targeting $45-50M ARR (Organic and M&A)

EBITDA: $1.7M currently – Scaling to $10M+ (through operational leverage)

Process: Confidential pre-deal search | Shortlisting 3-4 weeks | Exclusive to Springwood Executive

Company & Role Overview

A new client to Springwood Executive is poised to acquire a new platform through buyout. An interesting business at the intersection of learning tech and enterprise software, the business delivers a B2B SaaS product to a clearly defined market which ensures a strong recurring revenue base. The CFO will be a critical hire pre-deal, designed to immediately be involved in shaping the investment thesis and future growth.

Three Key Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and investors to define and execute the 5-year value creation plan.
• Manage M&A lifecycle including deal diligence, integration, and post-acquisition reporting.
• Build scalable finance infrastructure and systems to drive visibility across ARR, CAC/LTV and unit economics.

Three Key Experience Requirements

• Proven CFO within PE-Backed SaaS, track record scaling ARR from ~$15m ARR to ~$60m ARR (organic and M&A).
• Prior experience of PE-backed environments especially exposure to board and investor reporting.
• Low-ego leadership style; needs to be both strategic and hands-on.

This is a rare opportunity to join a proven EdTech SaaS platform at a critical inflection point of growth. The investor has an exceptional track record in successful exits, and the incoming CFO will play a pivotal role shaping strategy, growth and managing a high-value exit.

To express interest, please apply via this advert. More information on Springwood Executive can be found at www.springwoodexecutive.com