Head of Finance and Operations in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Finance and Operations in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the center of a fast-scaling SaaS organization, combining finance, operations, and business systems ownership. You will act as the operational backbone of the company, ensuring financial discipline, scalable processes, and reliable execution across core business functions. The role spans finance operations, contract management, HR/Ops, and cross-functional business partnering with executive leadership. You will help translate strategy into structured execution while maintaining strong financial controls and visibility. Working directly with the CEO and department leaders, you will influence key decisions across growth, efficiency, and risk management. This is a hands-on, build-and-scale role suited for someone who thrives in dynamic startup environments.

You will own and strengthen the company’s financial and operational infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability across all core systems. You will act as the key approver and steward of financial integrity while building lightweight but effective operational frameworks.

• Lead financial controls, including approvals for payroll, vendor payments, expenses, and recurring commitments, while designing scalable approval structures for a growing organization
• Own finance operations including monthly close, AP/AR processes, bookkeeping oversight, forecasting, and coordination with external accountants and tax advisors
• Maintain and improve core business metrics (ARR, bookings, renewals, cash flow, runway) and deliver monthly board-ready reporting packages
• Oversee contract operations from deal closure to billing setup, renewals tracking, and contract repository management, ensuring accuracy of commercial terms
• Manage HR and operational workflows including payroll execution, benefits administration, headcount tracking, onboarding/offboarding, and compensation records
• Own insurance programs (D&O, E&O, cyber, health) and ensure appropriate coverage as the business scales
• Build and refine operational systems that improve visibility, reduce friction, and support scalable decision-making across the organization

You bring deep experience across finance operations and business systems in high-growth environments, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic leadership and hands-on execution. You are comfortable owning cross-functional workflows and building structure where needed.

• 8–12+ years of experience in finance operations, controllership, strategic finance, or hybrid finance/operations leadership roles
• Experience in B2B SaaS environments, ideally supporting companies in the $5M–$25M ARR range
• Proven ability to manage financial controls, including payroll approvals, AP processes, and vendor management at scale
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics including ARR, bookings, renewals, billing models, and revenue recognition concepts
• Experience managing contracts, including MSAs, order forms, SLAs, DPAs, and renewal tracking workflows
• Familiarity with cap table management, equity administration, and 409A valuation processes
• Prior people management experience with direct reports in finance, ops, or administrative functions
• High proficiency in financial and operational tools such as Excel/Google Sheets, QuickBooks, and HR/payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling), with CRM familiarity (HubSpot or Salesforce)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Competitive base salary range of $160,000–$200,000 annually
• Equity package as part of long-term incentive compensation
• Remote-first flexibility within the United States
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage
• Opportunity to build and scale finance and operations functions from an early stage
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• High ownership role with clear impact on company growth and operational maturity