CFO & Financial Controller - Fast-growth Global Tech company

As the CFO & Financial Controller at Expedite Commerce, you will be responsible for strategic financial leadership, including developing financial strategies for rapid growth and global expansion. Additionally, you will manage financial operations, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and overseeing the budgeting and forecasting processes. Your role also involves building and mentoring a high-performing finance team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and acting as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board on financial matters.

To effectively fulfill the role of CFO & Financial Controller at Expedite Commerce, candidates should have extensive experience in high-growth SaaS companies, particularly in scaling stages from 0 to 1, 1 to 10, or beyond. Candidates are expected to have proven experience in senior finance roles, strong knowledge of USA & India financial systems, and regulatory standards. A CPA, CFA, CA, or MBA in Finance is strongly preferred, alongside a proactive and analytical mindset.

At Expedite Commerce, we value professional growth, particularly for the CFO & Financial Controller role. We provide continuous learning opportunities through ongoing paid professional training and certifications, allowing you to enhance your skill set in a fast-paced environment. This position also offers exposure to diverse experiences across multiple tech ventures, enriching your understanding and adaptability within the industry.

The CFO & Financial Controller will have a significant impact on Expedite Commerce by driving financial health, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and influencing the overall direction of the company. Your leadership will not only optimize financial processes but also enable the organization to seize growth opportunities in an AI-driven marketplace. Your contributions will play a fundamental role in shaping the financial architecture of our ventures.

The work culture at Expedite Commerce is collaborative and innovative, focused on teamwork and technological advancements. As the CFO & Financial Controller, you will join a team that emphasizes excellence and creativity while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance productivity. We promote a healthy work-life balance with fully remote opportunities, health insurance, and flexible timings to ensure that our employees thrive.

In your response, provide specific examples of strategic financial planning you’ve undertaken in previous roles, highlighting how you developed and executed financial strategies that supported growth and scalability. Discuss your approaches to risk management and how your financial insights guided the executive team in decision-making.

Share detailed experiences related to compliance and reporting processes, including any international standards you managed. Highlight your involvement in overseeing audits, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and implementing compliance protocols that safeguarded the company’s financial integrity.

Talk about your leadership style, focusing on how you foster collaboration, encourage professional development, and motivate your finance team. Provide examples of mentorship initiatives you’ve implemented that uplift team performance and promote skill acquisition.

Discuss specific fundraising efforts you have led in previous positions. Describe your strategies for attracting investors, managing relationships, and ensuring clear communication regarding the financial vision and objectives of the company.

Share a concrete example of a financial analysis you performed, detailing the methodology you utilized, the insights you uncovered, and how those insights resulted in actionable recommendations that advanced the company’s objectives or identified growth opportunities.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by discussing the resources you utilize to stay informed about changes in international accounting standards. Mention any relevant professional associations or online courses that keep you current and compliant.

Explain your methods for aligning financial performance metrics with the overarching business strategy. Discuss how you facilitate collaboration between finance and other departments to ensure that financial strategies support business growth.

Outline your approach to assessing, selecting, and implementing financial systems that accommodate rapid growth. Include considerations such as integration with existing tools, user training, and processes for ongoing evaluation and improvement.

Identify critical financial metrics that are particularly relevant to the tech industry and explain why they matter. Discuss how you’ve used these metrics to inform decision-making and drive financial performance.

Share your techniques for prioritizing tasks and balancing the demands of strategic thinking with operational execution. Discuss approaches such as setting clear goals, effective delegation, and utilizing tools that enhance productivity.