Description

Gatekeeper is a SaaS-based, next-generation Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) & Third Party Lifecycle Management (TPRM) Solution. We help our customers to restore visibility of their vendor contracts, take control of their vendor and contract processes and safeguard compliance of their third parties.

Gatekeeper has consistently achieved significant, profitable growth YoY with long-term customers including Ford, OnRunning,Crocs, The Telegraph, Autotrader, Tesco and Pokemon.

Due to our strong global growth and recent private equity investment, from Vista Equity Partners we are looking for an experienced, hands-on and highly collaborative VP of Finance to oversee all of Gatekeeper’s financial operations, providing strategic support across areas from accounting and departmental budgets, to banking operations, cash flow and risk management.

Note: This is a fully remote position, open to applicants based in the USA (EST time zone).

In This Role, You Will

Drive Strategic Financial Leadership - Shape Gatekeeper’s financial strategy, focusing on long-term planning, investment decisions, and capital structure optimisation to support the company's growth and sustainability.
Own the company’s management and statutory accounts and be responsible for introducing robust processes and frameworks
Lead financial analysis and share the output with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and investors
Oversee day-to-day operations and individuals responsible for:
- Reconciliation
- Renewal management
- Revenue collection
- Payroll
- Revenue recognition
- Collections & Aged Debt
- Cash flow management
- Budget & forecasting
Manage the relationship with the current outsourced provider of accounting services, overseeing the scope and quality of the output
Work as needed directly with our investors to deliver on the appropriate financial reporting requirements
Build an in-house Finance team that will support the business as we scale
Ensure accurate financial reporting data
Oversee audit and financial risk management
Introduce and oversee innovative financial processes using advanced technology and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Provide data-driven recommendations for short and long-term growth plans
Establish and monitor key financial performance indicators that align with Gatekeeper's strategic goals and objectives
Maintain a keen understanding of evolving SaaS financial metrics and market dynamics, applying this knowledge to Gatekeeper's financial strategies

Requirements

You must be:

An experienced Financial leader, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, including experience in scaling SaaS companies
Experienced in working in a Private Equity environment, including leading board interactions
Demonstrable experience building and scaling a successful Finance team
Fluent in SaaS financials and metrics
Experience in scaling SaaS companies from $10m in ARR to $30m and beyond
Familiar with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional considerations in Finance and Operations
Able to drive strategy but maintain a ‘hands-on’ approach
A natural team player and lifetime learner
Proactive in seeking solutions and implementing change
Someone who loves solving complex problems
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
An excellent communicator, spoken and written
Able to work with an agile, highly distributed team
Have a sense of humour and lust for life

What We Offer

What we offer:

100% remote working: we live where we want to live, so offices and no commute
Generous vacation and benefits package
Learning & Development opportunities for lifelong learners
Technology: we provide everything you need to do your best work
Gatekeeper for Good: Match funding to support non-profit organisations in your local community
Gatekeeper retreats

We live by our company vision and values. If these ring true to you, then we’d like to talk to you.

About Us

A market-leading product, a skilled and supportive team and distinctive values make Gatekeeper a uniquely rewarding place to work.

We’re proud of the company we’re building and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Gatekeeper jobs

CFO | REMOTE (USA, EST)