We are seeking a full-time, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance function through the company’s next phase of growth. The ideal candidate brings experience working in a startup or scale-up environment, a proactive mindset, and strong expertise in forecasting, cost analysis, and SaaS financial operations. This individual will ensure financial accuracy and integrity while also acting as a key advisor to the CEO, translating data into strategy and guiding the company through growth, funding, or potential acquisitions.

The Leading Digital Stationing Platform: With the OnStation app, CAD files for heavy highway road construction projects are viewable on any phone, allowing users to access a live digital station and offset reading wherever they are on the job. Everyone on site can capture what they see without wandering around or wasting time.

Our app supports a variety of heavy civil road construction organizations, such as asphalt paving companies, engineering/inspection and consulting firms, utilities, subcontractors, concrete pavers, as well as departments of transportation and cities and municipalities. We help them find their location out on the road construction project so they can collaborate and document their work more quickly and more safely.

Join us in creating a better future where reliable OnStation project data (pictures, chats, e-tickets, core tests, and much more) is captured on-site and is visible within the organization’s data portal. We’re helping the people who build our roads do their jobs more easily, and it all begins with the idea, “You are here.”

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● Lead all core finance functions: forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, commission tracking and financial reporting.

● Build and maintain systems that provide clear visibility into key financial and operational performance metrics, including customer acquisition costs, marketing ROI, recurring revenue trends, customer retention, and growth indicators.

● Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing insights into current performance and future projections to support data-driven decision-making.

● Contribute to broader operational leadership and may oversee or collaborate with functions such as Sales, HR, legal, or IT, as needed.

● Contribute to broader strategic leadership discussions by identifying SaaS industry best practices and innovations that can propel the business.

● Establish scalable, investor-ready financial processes that support growth and prepare the business for future funding, exit, or acquisition opportunities.

● Maintain clean books through QuickBooks or similar systems and oversee all aspects of month-end and year-end closes.

● Partner with leadership to define and track KPIs, especially those related to software subscriptions, renewals, and margins.

● Oversee cash flow and manage the company’s established line of credit, ensuring optimal capital efficiency.

● Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate contracts, vendor costs, and pricing strategies.

● Support the team in operationalizing processes related to collections, expense management, and financial compliance.

● Investor Relations: Prepare materials for investors and serve as a financial spokesperson for the company in fundraising conversations, board meetings, and due diligence processes.

● Board Reporting: Provide timely and accurate financial reports and strategic insights to the CEO and board of directors.

● Risk Management: Monitor and mitigate financial risks; ensure internal controls, legal compliance, and adherence to accounting standards.

● Oversee payroll, billing, and accounts receivable operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

● Lead collections management, credit policies, and reconciliation processes to maintain healthy cash flow.

● Support operationalizing finance processes, expense management, and financial controls.

● Manage relationships with auditors, external accountants, and financial institutions.

● Build a collaborative, accountable, and metrics-driven culture across the finance function.

● Foster strong cross-functional relationships to support financial transparency and decision-making throughout the organization.

● Serve as a mentor and thought partner to other department leaders, helping elevate operational discipline company-wide.

● Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team that can scale with the business, if applicable.

● Must be based in or willing to relocate to Cleveland, OH.

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

● 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in startups, scale-ups, or high-growth SaaS companies.

● Proven track record of building or upgrading a finance function, especially in a founder-led or venture-backed environment.

● Strong experience with SaaS metrics, subscription revenue models, renewal and expansion tracking, and cost forecasting.

● Experience working with platforms like HubSpot (CRM), QuickBooks, and modern reporting/forecasting tools.

● Demonstrated ability to offer both financial discipline and strategic foresight with the judgment to anticipate what’s coming, not just report what’s happened.

● Self-directed and confident. Able to take ownership and lead without needing extensive ramp-up or day-to-day instruction.

● Experience with billing, payroll, accounts receivable, and cash flow management.

● History of supporting due diligence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, or preparing a company for exit or capital events is highly preferred.

● Experience supporting public-sector or long-sales-cycle clients a plus (e.g., government contractors, infrastructure).

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders.

● Team Player, Faithful and Honest – individuals must possess a “larger than me” purpose. All work leads to a common goal, doing well while doing good.

At OnStation, we value committed and creative individuals by providing a rewarding work environment that emphasizes collaboration and innovation. We offer stimulating projects, competitive compensation packages—including vacation, PTO, matching 401K, medical insurance and potential equity—and create a culture where together we strive to build something remarkable. Our foundation lies in developing exceptional solutions for our clients, driving business success and fostering growth in an inspiring workplace.

As we strive to revolutionize highway construction management through our innovative application and features, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us. Our goal is to shape the future of project management in the highway industry and beyond, including expansion into railroads, utilities, and commercial developments. Join us on this journey, showcase your skills, and be part of creating a significant impact on large-scale applications.