16 Oct
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Simplex
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Toronto
An ideal candidate profile would be someone who lives in or is commutable to Toronto, Canada for a hybrid position, but we will consider anyone 100% remote role based anywhere in the United States (preferably East Coast or Midwest) or Canada.Our client is a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed Network Infrastructure / Security Software company looking for a VP / Head of FP&A.The; company:They are exploring a sale (1.5B-2B range) and have been private equity-owned since 2022Very sticky customer base (mid-90% gross retention)Profitable with "mid-30s" EBITDAHas acquired multiple companies over the last few years.Interested in exploring the intersection of AI and FP&A; / Workflow AutomationYou will come in as the company has just started exploring a sale and will be tasked with supporting the company through the due diligence and sale process. The company's business is complex, and there will be a very steep learning curve with limited time to get up to speed, so we are looking for someone who can come in and understand the nuances of working with on-prem revenue / ASC606 and how that impacts forecasting. There is a robust existing accounting support function that will work closely with the FP&A; function.ResponsibilitiesSupport the company through a successful due diligence and transaction over the next 18 months, interfacing with the PE Sponsor as well as the buyer.Quickly gain a deep understanding of the business - Forecasting, Sales Cycles (9+ months), Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Customer Expectations,
Operational Complexities.Leverage Pigment, lead P&L; reporting and forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range plans) with a high degree of accuracy and transparencyBuild and maintain and present robust financial models and systems to support scenario planning, decision-making, and provide visibility into key metrics and relevant KPIsManage a team of ~9.Qualifications15+ years in FP&A; / Leadership within the tech space with an emphasis on forecasting, financial analysis, and modelingMust have previous experience leading a successful transaction (or multiple transactions)Familiarity with FP&A; within On-Prem Software (Subscription-Based Recurring Revenue) environments is preferred but at a minimum must have experience with SaaS / Recurring Revenue Models.Experience applying AI Tools for process improvement and workflow automation. Experience automating manual processes is ideal.Experience working at other equivalent Network Infrastructure / Security Software companies is ideal.Experience in an equivalent scaled organization (500+ employees, 200M+ Revenue)Experience working under other Private Equity Sponsors - M&A; / Transaction, Capital Raising backgroundBackground in banking, consulting, or due diligence/advisory earlier in your career is a plusTrack record of influencing leadership decisions through clear communication of complex data analysisExperience thinking strategically about complex business problems, leading to recommendations and action plans#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Vp, Fp&A - Saas / Subscription-Based Recurring Revenue (Toronto)
🏢 Simplex
📍 Toronto