Head of Finance, Accounting, and Business Operations - Remote

Overview

As Upbound enters its next stage of growth, we are seeking a Head of Finance, Accounting, and Business Operations to guide the company through its next chapter of growth. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for leading financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and providing business insights that shape the company’s trajectory. You will work directly with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team to manage the company’s financial health, oversee core business operations, and scale the infrastructure needed for global growth. The ideal candidate blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational expertise, and thrives in high-growth, venture-backed environments.

In Short

• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to provide clear, data-driven insights into company performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead financial planning and reporting for board meetings, fundraising processes, and investor updates.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
• Build and scale the FP&A function to deliver robust forecasts, budgets, and scenario modeling.
• Provide actionable insights that inform executive and board-level decision-making.
• Analyze performance against forecasts and recommend adjustments to achieve growth targets.
• Oversee global accounting operations, including ledgers, AR/AP, payroll, and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and international accounting standards.
• Design and implement scalable processes, systems, and controls across finance and operations.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and decision-making.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive finance and operations experience, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record scaling finance, accounting, and business operations functions through Series C or later in venture-backed startups.
• Demonstrated expertise in global revenue strategy, operations, and recognition.
• Strong foundation in US GAAP and compliance; Big 4 public accounting background highly valued.
• Demonstrated success leading board and investor communications.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills (Excel, BI tools, SaaS financial systems).
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the systems and strategies that drive predictable, scalable growth.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Directly impact how revenue is generated and scaled.