Chief Financial Officer

Assail

. Lead financial strategy, annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for Assail, Inc.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, with a strong focus on building scalable financial systems and internal controls. Proven ability to partner with leadership and investors to translate business priorities into actionable financial plans.

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Financial PlanningCash ManagementFinancial ModelingGovernment Contracting FinanceInvestor Relations

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingRevenue RecognitionConsolidated Financial ReportingCost AllocationAnalytical SkillsFinancial OversightProject AccountingRecurring Revenue ModelsInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentIntegrityDiscretionCollaborative LeadershipClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed CompaniesSaaS BusinessInvestor Due DiligenceFinancial PoliciesTax Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial strategy, annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for Assail, Inc. and Assail Federal, Inc.
Own cash management, runway planning, working capital, banking relationships, and capital allocation
Oversee accounting, monthly close, payroll coordination, accounts payable and receivable, revenue recognition, and timely financial reporting
Maintain entity-level and consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany accounting and cost allocation
Build reporting for the CEO, board, and investors, explaining results, forecast changes, risks, and recommended actions
Track recurring revenue, retention, gross margin, customer acquisition costs, unit economics, and other operating metrics
Support fundraising, investor diligence, financial modeling, capitalization planning, and investor and financing partner relationships
Provide financial oversight for Assail Federal, including contract budgeting, pricing support, project profitability, cost allocation, and coordination on government requirements
Establish scalable financial systems, internal controls, purchasing discipline, and financial policies; coordinate tax, audit, insurance, and other financial matters
Build and develop the finance function, selecting internal hires and outside support as the business grows
Report directly to the CEO and partner with the CEO, board, and leadership team to translate business priorities into financial plans
Support leadership, board, investor, and other business meetings as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive finance leadership experience, including responsibility for financial planning, accounting oversight, cash management, and executive reporting
Experience supporting a growing technology or SaaS business and practical understanding of recurring revenue models and business economics
Experience partnering with CEOs, boards, and investors, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly
Record of building reliable forecasts, improving financial processes, and implementing sound controls in a changing business
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with willingness to work directly in the details
Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and ability to lead collaboratively across commercial and federal operations
Experience with venture-backed companies, fundraising, and investor due diligence
Experience with government contracting finance, contract pricing, project accounting, and applicable federal cost and reporting requirements
Experience managing multiple legal entities and consolidated reporting
CPA, MBA, or comparable professional experience would be valuable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel for leadership, board, investor, and other business meetings as needed