Job Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview:
An established, AI-driven civic engagement platform is entering a significant scaling phase and seeking its first true CFO to professionalize operations and drive company-wide financial discipline. This organization serves hundreds of public-sector clients across major metro areas and is backed by well-known institutional investors. The CFO will operate as both a strategic financial leader and an operational integrator, partnering closely with the CEO to strengthen infrastructure, elevate execution, and position the company for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all core finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, audits, reporting, and cash management
• Implement financial discipline, operational rigor, and cross-functional accountability
• Build scalable operating systems to support long-term growth and organizational maturity
• Lead and develop the current finance team, including senior finance and accounting staff
• Oversee legal operations and manage external counsel relationships
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on planning, resource allocation, and long-range financial strategy
• Drive improved margins, cost controls, and operational efficiency
•  Manage board communication, investor relations, and future fundraising or strategic transactions
• Potentially oversee HR, business operations, or revenue operations depending on experience.

Education & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience in SaaS, technology, or private-equity-backed environments
• Prior experience as a CFO or SVP of Finance with enterprise-level exposure
• Demonstrated success building or repairing financial and operational infrastructure
• Strong operational orientation beyond traditional finance duties
• Experience in turnaround, recovery, or growth re-acceleration environments
• Ability to influence executive peers and drive accountability across teams
• Advanced modeling, forecasting, and scenario-planning skills
• Executive-level communication abilities with board and investor stakeholders

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within private equity portfolio environments
• Deep SaaS expertise including ARR and subscription revenue economics
• Exposure to multi-national operations
• Prior oversight of Legal, HR, or Business Operations
• Based in New York City or able to work hybrid on-site

Why Us:

• Opportunity to lead financial and operational transformation during a pivotal scaling phase
• Mission-driven organization supporting hundreds of public agencies and millions of residents
• Highly visible executive role with direct partnership to the CEO
• Backed by top-tier investors with strong market traction and robust technology
• Competitive compensation package: $280K to $350K base salary plus bonus and equity

Benefits and Perks:
Benefits and perks will be discussed with candidates during the application process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.