Chief Financial Officer & Head of Finance

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