Head of Finance

Job description

**About the Position:** Bluefish is looking for a Head of Finance / Director of Finance to help scale our finance function as we grow through our next stage of expansion. This person will own FP&A and strategic finance while also overseeing core accounting and controllership functions to ensure the company has strong financial discipline, clean reporting, and scalable processes. This is a high-impact role for someone who can operate as both a strategic partner to the business and a hands-on leader who can drive accuracy, controls, and rigor across the finance and accounting function. **What You’ll Do** *Finance leadership + business partnership (FP&A)* - Own the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes (monthly/quarterly/annual) - Build and maintain the core SaaS financial model and operating metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback, churn) - Partner with GTM leadership and Revenue Operations to forecast bookings, pipeline health, and capacity planning - Partner with Product/Engineering on headcount planning, spend forecasting, and ROI analysis - Drive monthly variance analysis and executive-level narrative on performance and key drivers - Own executive dashboards and Board reporting materials *Accounting oversight + controllership responsibilities* - Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality - Manage internal accounting resources and external accounting firms - Maintain strong financial controls, approvals, and audit-ready processes as the company scales - Ensure compliance and correct treatment for: - Revenue recognition (ASC 606) - Deferred revenue and billing operations - Accruals and prepaid expenses - Compensation expense and equity accounting coordination - Expense classification and department-level reporting - Manage key accounting workflows including: - Accounts payable and vendor management - Payroll coordination and reconciliations - Bank and balance sheet reconciliations - General ledger integrity and chart of accounts evolution - Own preparation and support for annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance needs (in partnership with external providers) - Implement and improve core systems and workflows (NetSuite/QBO, Rillet, Ramp, etc.) *Finance operations + scaling* - Build scalable processes for spend management, cash management, procurement, and budgeting discipline across the org - Improve tools and reporting systems to support real-time visibility into performance - Support hiring and development of the finance team over time *Strategic initiatives* - Lead fundraising support including investor reporting and diligence requests - Partner on pricing, packaging, and unit economics improvement initiatives - Evaluate strategic opportunities including vendor negotiations and operational efficiency initiatives **What We’re Looking For** - 8–12+ years of experience across finance, FP&A, and accounting; startup experience is required - Prior experience supporting board reporting processes - Direct experience with investor diligence, data room preparation, and financial modeling for institutional investors