Head of Finance

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 
• Track record of scaling a finance organization from post-Series B maturity to the next stage of growth, including building out team, systems, and process rigor as headcount and complexity increase 
• Experience owning or overseeing accounting close cycles and controllership responsibilities 
• Strong understanding of SaaS financials and metrics; familiarity with ASC 606 
• Proven ability to build and improve finance processes and internal controls 
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions