• Partner with company leadership to develop financial goals, operational targets, and long-range plans aligned with business strategy • Own company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, providing frequent status updates and variance analysis • Build and maintain financial models to support headcount planning, spend decisions, and growth initiatives • Appraise the company’s financial position and deliver regular reporting on financial performance, liquidity, runway, and growth • Forecast cash flows and manage the company’s cash and capital structure • Provide scenario modeling and decision support for strategic initiatives and business tradeoffs • Prepare executive-level, board, and stakeholder financial reporting in partnership with leadership • Oversee and manage daily finance and accounting operations, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll (including commissions and bonuses), billing and invoicing, and sales transactions • Directly manage a lean finance team while laying the groundwork for future team expansion as needed • Own the general ledger and oversee monthly and quarterly close, financial reporting, and audit readiness • Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting principles, procedures, and revenue recognition policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP • Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and international tax requirements and regulatory filings • Maintain the company fiscal calendar, ensuring timely execution of all reporting deadlines, including close cycles and tax filings • Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable finance policies, processes, and internal controls • Lead the evolution of the finance function to support company growth, including upgrading financial systems, tools, and infrastructure • Manage relationships with external partners such as auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and financial institutions • Support investor and stakeholder reporting in coordination with executive leadership, as needed • Analyze cost structures, operational metrics, and financial data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.