- Company Name
- Jagger
- Job Title
- Head of Finance
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Head of Finance (Strategic Finance & Accounting)
**Role Summary**
Provide strategic financial leadership for a high‑growth SaaS company. Own end‑to‑end accounting, FP&A, and financial controls while partnering with the CEO and executive team. Build scalable finance processes, mentor an offshore accounting group, and enable data‑driven decision making and investor readiness.
**Expectations**
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in scale‑up SaaS or tech environments.
- Proven track record of leading remote or offshore finance teams.
- Strong command of GAAP, SaaS‑specific metrics, and long‑term financial planning.
- Ability to manage both strategic initiatives and detailed execution.
- Effective communicator with executive‑level presentation skills.
- CPA or equivalent accounting qualification highly desirable.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Financial Operations & Controllership**
- Lead offshore accounting team (close, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition).
- Drive monthly, quarterly, annual close accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage external auditors, tax partners, and compliance across U.S. and India.
- **Strategic Finance & FP&A**
- Own budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and long‑term planning.
- Develop board‑level reporting: financial models, cash‑flow analysis, KPI dashboards (G&A%, GTM%, R&D%, burn, runway).
- Partner with department heads to build operating plans, track spend, enforce financial discipline.
- **Systems, Processes & Controls**
- Implement scalable finance systems, policies, and internal controls.
- Optimize AR/AP, payroll, expense management, and month‑end processes.
- Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate with stakeholders.
- **Fundraising & Investor Support**
- Support CEO in preparing fundraising materials, models, and diligence.
- Ensure investor‑grade reporting, data hygiene, and financial transparency.
**Required Skills**
- Leadership & team development (remote/offshore).
- GAAP compliance, SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV, CAC).
- Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, long‑term planning.
- Process design, system implementation, internal controls, audit management.
- Cross‑functional collaboration with product, GTM, operations.
- Executive‑level communication and presentation.
- Problem‑solving and data‑driven decision making.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting credential preferred.
- MBA or advanced finance certification a plus.
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