• Director of Finance

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (New York, NY)


    Description

    Director of Finance | High-Growth SaaS Company (New York, NY)

     

    Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS company transforming how businesses scale through technology and data-driven insights. Backed by leading venture and growth equity investors, the company is entering its next stage of expansion and is seeking a strategic, analytical, and hands-on Director of Finance to join its leadership team.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    The Director of Finance will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, long-range planning, and business partnership across the organization. This is a high-visibility position reporting directly to the CFO, offering exposure to the executive team and board.

     

    Ideal candidates bring a strong foundation in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting, combined with operating experience in SaaS or high-growth technology.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead financial planning and analysis (FP& A), including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling for strategic decision-making

    + Partner with the CFO on investor relations, board materials, and fundraising support

    + Develop scalable financial models and KPIs to drive data-driven insights and operational excellence

    + Lead strategic analyses on growth initiatives, pricing, M& A, and new product launches

    + Implement and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and automation processes to enhance financial visibility

    + Support and mentor a small, high-performing finance team as the organization scales

    Requirements

    + Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting required

    + Experience in a SaaS or high-growth tech company (operating finance or strategic FP& A role)

    + Strong modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel and proficiency with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, SQL, or similar)

    + Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation skills

    + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and balance strategic and hands-on work

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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