Description
Overview
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer & Head of Finance to own the entire financial function end-to-end for a high-growth enterprise technology company delivering mission-critical cryptographic security platforms, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Key Management, PKI, and data protection services, across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.This is a hands-on, operator-level CFO role, ideal for a leader who is equally comfortable:
- Driving financial strategy and board-level reporting, and
- Personally owning accounting accuracy, revenue recognition, audits, and controls
The right candidate brings deep enterprise technology experience, strong technical fluency, and the operational discipline required to scale a sophisticated business with a lean finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Act as a core member of the executive team and trusted partner to the CEO
- Lead financial strategy, long-range planning, and capital allocation
- Deliver clear, credible financial narratives to the Board and executive stakeholders
Full-Stack Finance Ownership
- Own all finance and accounting functions, including:
- Accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual close
- Financial statements, forecasting, and cash management
- Establish scalable financial processes while maintaining speed and rigor
Revenue, Deals & Enterprise Economics
- Own revenue recognition and financial treatment across:
- Hardware
- Software licenses and subscriptions
- Cloud and managed services
- Partner closely with Sales, Legal, and Operations on:
- Enterprise deal structuring
- Pricing, margin analysis, and contract review
- Multi-year and multi-element agreements
Controls, Compliance & Risk
- Build and maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready processes
- Oversee external audits, tax filings, and financial compliance
- Ensure financial rigor in a business serving regulated enterprise customers
Systems & Scale
- Own financial systems (ERP, billing, reporting) and drive automation
Build and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team
Requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including:
- CFO, Head of Finance, or equivalent roles
- Strong background in:
- Enterprise technology, infrastructure, security, or cloud businesses
- Hardware + SaaS + services revenue models
- Deep working knowledge of:
- GAAP and ASC 606
- Enterprise contract structures
- Proven ability to operate hands-on in smaller or scaling finance teams
Executive-level communication and board presence
What Success Looks Like
- Clean, predictable closes and defensible financials
- High-confidence forecasting and decision support
- Scalable finance infrastructure aligned with growth
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan with employer contribution match
- Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals
- One of San Antonio’s “Best Places to Work” for nine consecutive years
