District Partners is partnering with a SaaS company specializing in corporate communication to support their search for a Finance Manager. Having recently doubled their internal staff, the company is poised for rapid revenue growth, with expectations to triple or quadruple in the near term. This Finance Manager role is critical to leading and scaling their finance operations, with a clear path to potentially transitioning into the CFO role as the company continues to grow.

Role Overview:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for leading our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions, while also preparing the company to bring accounting processes in-house within the next 6-12 months. This role will report directly to the CEO and will play a key part in driving strategic financial decisions, improving analytics, and ensuring the business is prepared for its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will have a vested interest in the company’s success, with the potential for equity compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and KPI tracking, particularly focused on sales team costs and revenue growth strategies.
• Manage and oversee outsourced bookkeeping services until internal functions are established.
• Develop financial strategies to support our rapidly growing revenue, including exploring opportunities to position the company as a profit center.
• Prepare for potential audits as we near the $5M revenue threshold.
• Help evaluate and integrate financial tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Product teams to align financial planning with business goals.
• Support leadership with fundraising efforts, financial modeling, and investor relations as we scale.
• Lead the transition from outsourced bookkeeping to in-house accounting, including potentially hiring an Accounting Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of finance experience, with a focus on FP&A
• Experience in SaaS or other tech-focused industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
• Familiarity with financial systems and analytics tools (experience with Power BI is a plus)
• Ability to scale finance functions in a high-growth environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Executive teams
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Equity-minded; looking for someone with a vested interest in the company’s success

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary in the mid $100K range
• Potential for equity participation
• Flexible work arrangements (remote)
• Opportunity to grow into a CFO role as the company scales
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment