Finance & Operations Leader — Path to CFO

Inspekt AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Inspekt AI in Boston is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations to own the financial engine and operational scaffolding from the ground up.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead monthly close, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, SaaS metrics, board financials, and the investor data room while supporting global expansion.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role with a clear path to CFO and meaningful equity as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, transaction services, corporate finance, or business operations at a Big 4 firm or equivalent high-growth tech environment.
• Formal accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CPA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close, compile monthly reporting packs, and prepare comprehensive board financials.
• Own weekly cash flow forecasting, treasury, and runway modeling.
• Architect the annual operating plan, department budgets, and rolling forecasts.
• Define, track, and report SaaS metrics including ARR, gross margins, churn, CAC payback, and unit economics per drone inspection.
• Build and maintain the investor data room for fundraising rounds.
• Oversee global compliance, tax, and legal filings with external partners.
• Run global payroll and manage international contractor structures.
• Design scalable internal tools, workflows, and policies for a distributed team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cash flow management

Board reporting

SaaS metrics

Excel

English communication

Autonomy

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Inspekt AI in Boston is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations to own the financial engine and operational scaffolding from the ground up.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead monthly close, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, SaaS metrics, board financials, and the investor data room while supporting global expansion.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role with a clear path to CFO and meaningful equity as the company scales.