Octave is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Octave is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to own the entire finance function, from accounting and controls to strategic planning and automation. You will build a high-performance financial system that fuels growth and supports the company's evolution from a services-led organization to a product-driven, AI-enabled growth engine.

What You'll Do

• Lead the company's financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, aligning financial goals with revenue, product, and delivery outcomes.
• Partner with the CEO to refine and operationalize a 3-year financial model connecting SaaS ARR, productized solutions, and reseller revenue.
• Lead all GAAP accounting, tax, insurance, and audit processes with precision.
• Implement a scalable controller function (closing books by the 5th business day) and robust financial governance.
• Partner with IT and operations to modernize financial systems, integrating platforms and dashboards.
• Assess automation ROI and champion initiatives that drive 80/20 impact.
• Own the company’s SaaS financial metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC payback, churn, LTV).
• Partner with Revenue Operations to optimize go-to-market investments, forecast ARR growth, and create scalable pricing and commission structures.
• Lead and mentor a finance team that thrives on automation, accuracy, and insight.
• Partner with HR to evolve compensation and incentive frameworks aligned with long-term value creation.
• Lead all financial operations for the InfoTrust Foundation (501(c)(3)).
• Partner with HR and PEOs to ensure smooth, compliant international operations.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in finance leadership, ideally in a SaaS or services-to-SaaS transformation ($20M–$100M range).
• Expert in FP&A, GAAP, and cash flow management.
• SaaS fluent, with a deep understanding of recurring revenue models, marketing efficiency, and customer economics (CAC, LTV).
• Proven track record of implementing ERP or automation platforms to scale a finance function.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical rigor, and strong executive presence.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice to Have

• MBA or CPA.
• Complete understanding of the finance requirements specific to the media business (Google Marketing Platform knowledge is a major plus), including multi-currency exchange and working capital management.

Technical Stack

• Salesforce
• QuickBooks

Team & Environment

This role reports directly to the CEO.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health/vision/dental insurance with employer-sponsored premiums
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave program
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Cincinnati, OH or Chicago, IL.

InfoTrust is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to hire strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities.