Chief Financial Officer

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, 5+ years

📍 Location: United States

🔍 Industry: Education technology

🏢 Company: SchooLinks👥 101-250💰 $80,000,000 Series B 5 months agoInternet Education EdTech Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Services SaaS Career Planning Analytics Social Media

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 5+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementData AnalysisPeople ManagementSalesforceCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyFinancial ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationMicrosoft ExcelNegotiationProcess improvementAnalytical thinking

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in leading finance organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaS.
Experience in a growth phase with a venture-backed startup from Series A through D.
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and SaaS subscription business models.
Strong ability to manage influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building.
Proven capability to design, implement, and manage KPIs.
Strong empathy for customers and passion for revenue and growth.
Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

Hit board approved KPIs.
Run five functional areas: cash management, accounting, finance, revenue operations, compliance, and risk management.
Be a thought partner to the leadership team to design, implement, and manage KPIs.
Collaborate closely with the CEO on strategic direction.

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