8+ years of progressive finance and operations experience. 3+ years in senior leadership roles. 4 years of experience in enterprise software, cloud, or infrastructure companies. Proven track record scaling finance, accounting, and business operations through Series C or later. Experience building financial models and systems for usage-based SaaS businesses. Strong understanding of AI applications in finance and operations. Strong foundation in US GAAP and compliance. Demonstrated success leading board and investor communications. Advanced technical and analytical skills (Excel, BI tools, SaaS financial systems). Experience implementing or optimizing modern FP&A systems. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.