Head of Finance - vcfo : Job Details

Head of Finance

Location: Wilmington, DE / Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – 3+ days onsite strongly preferred)

Reports to: President

About:

vcfo has partnered with a leading SaaS company specializing in advanced supply chain planning solutions for global organizations. Backed by private equity, our client is in an exciting stage of transformation and growth — building the infrastructure to scale, modernize, and prepare for the next chapter of their journey.

Our client is seeking a hands-on, strategic, and growth-oriented Head of Finance to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to the board and investors, offering a clear path from Director of Finance to VP of Finance within one year for the right candidate.

Position Overview:

The Head of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our clients financial strategy while implementing best practices across the back office. This senior-level, roll-up-your-sleeves leader will own the entire finance function — including financial planning & analysis, reporting, audit, compliance, treasury, and key performance monitoring.

As a strategic partner to senior management and the President, this leader will provide the insights and financial rigor needed to optimize business decision-making and drive scalable growth. The ideal candidate has held leadership roles in high-growth SaaS companies and successfully built systems, processes, and teams that can scale in a PE-backed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with senior management to drive financial strategy and planning.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning aligned with company goals.
• Translate financial insights into operational actions to improve growth, efficiency, and profitability.

2. FP&A | Reporting | Metrics

• Build and maintain the company's financial model & reporting package.
• Prepare presentations for management, operating reviews, and board meetings.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis on pricing, compensation, and business performance.

3. Financial Operations & Systems

• Lead and optimize month- and quarter-end close processes (target: 7-day close).
• Scale finance operations, processes, and systems to support rapid growth.
• Evaluate and implement ERP (e.g., QuickBooks → NetSuite) and other financial systems.

4. Financial Management

• Oversee covenant reporting and debt management.
• Manage cash, balance sheet, and treasury functions.
• Support financial due diligence for M&A opportunities.

5. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure GAAP-compliant reporting (including ASC 606 implementation).
• Establish strong internal controls, policies, and audit readiness.
• Manage relationships with external tax, legal, and audit advisors.

6. Team Building & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Create a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and agility.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Professional Services.

Qualifications | Experience | Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5+ years in SaaS or recurring revenue environments.
• Extensive experience in a PE- or VC-backed growth company.
• Strong understanding of SaaS KPIs, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and subscription models.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations (e.g., NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
• Track record of reducing close timelines, leading audits, and supporting M&A due diligence.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• High integrity, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join our client?

• Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a clear growth path to VP Finance.
• Work directly with senior executives, the board, and investors.
• Drive the financial foundation of a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits:

• Generous and competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity (MIU)
• 401K employer match (up to 5%)
• Full Medical and Dental Coverage (Insurance plan) – nothing out of pocket abd HSA fund. No medical expense + additional Medical Reimbursement that is not covered by insurance plan.
• Cell and Internet reimbursement

📅 Target Start Date: September 2025