Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ember Search is conducting a search for a Head of Finance for a profitable, PE-backed vertical SaaS business focused on specialty dental practices. The role involves building the finance function from scratch, partnering with the COO and PE sponsor on strategic finance, and having a clear pathway to CFO.

Responsibilities

• Build the strategic finance, FP&A, and planning function from the ground up, including budgeting, reforecasting, and KPI reporting
• Own the financial model and management reporting used by the leadership team and the PE sponsor
• Partner with the COO and executive team on spend, performance, and operating decisions across the business
• Establish AR, AP, and accounting controls alongside an accounting manager already in place
• Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and revenue and unit economics analysis
• Lead the financial execution of the embedded payments launch, including revenue treatment and take-rate management
• Partner with the PE sponsor on board reporting, value creation planning, and exit readiness

Skills

• 8 to 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with meaningful time in a high-growth operating role
• Strong foundation in investment banking, private equity, top-tier consulting, or equivalent analytical training
• Track record of building FP&A, planning cadence, and operating finance from scratch rather than inheriting existing structure
• Strong understanding of SaaS economics, retention dynamics, and ideally embedded payments business models
• Comfortable operating as a true partner to a COO without needing a team underneath you to be effective
• Top-tier academic background
• Experience in vertical SaaS, healthcare IT, or embedded payments strongly preferred

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