Vice President of Finance

Sportsdigita • Full-time • Minneapolis, MN, US • 5d ago

JOB OBJECTIVE

Sportsdigita is a rapidly scaling and dynamic SaaS company with ambitious growth goals. DIGIDECK, our innovative cloud-based presentation and content-sharing platform, has transformed sales enablement for Sports & Entertainment and B2B enterprises. We’re seeking an experienced VP of Finance to lead financial operations and contract management while shaping a financial strategy that positions us for sustained growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in finance with at least 5 years in a leadership role
5+ years of experience in SaaS
Proven experience in customer contract review, redlining, and negotiation
Expertise in SaaS financial metrics, revenue recognition principles, and compliance standards
Demonstrated experience with M&A, including both acquiring companies and integrating acquisitions
Hands-on experience assembling and negotiating a sale or exit transaction for a SaaS company
Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of budgeting, audits, financial modeling, and accounting software
Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills, the ability to influence cross-functional teams and influencing company direction
Demonstrated experience scaling a business
Compelling presence in front of customers, partners, employees and investors
Experience with CRM, finance and accounting tools, including Quickbooks Online, Maxio (formerly SaaSOptics), AvaTax and Salesforce
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute financial strategies that align with our company goals, driving profitability and revenue growth
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, with a deep focus on SaaS metrics, including LTV, CAC, GRR, NRR, Rule of 40, etc
Customer Contract Review & Negotiation
- Lead customer contract negotiations, including the review and redlining of contract, optimizing revenue recognition and cash while minimizing risk
- Ability to balance company velocity with risk mitigation
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Responsible for all financial reporting and ensure compliance with industry standards, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of financial and tax reports, and oversee internal and external audits
- Oversee accounting operations, including billing, A/P, A/R, GL, cost accounting, and revenue recognition, including month end and year end close processes
- Maintain rigorous controls and reporting standards to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial statements and forecasts
- Monitor actual financial performance against the budget, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead acquisition initiatives, from due diligence through to integration, for both acquiring and being acquired
- Conduct thorough financial and operational assessments of potential acquisition targets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired companies
Transaction Preparation
- Assemble and prepare the necessary documents and financial models for potential sale processes
- Work closely with external advisors and legal teams to develop and present a compelling selling package to prospective buyers
- Serve as the finance lead in any transaction negotiations, ensuring favorable outcomes for shareholders and stakeholders
Leadership
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
- Collaborate with executives and leadership across the organization to execute on company initiatives; gather and share key client insights with the delivery organization to influence feature development