The Mission Backlight is a global media technology company dedicated to improving the entire video content lifecycle, from creation to monetization. Our suite of SaaS solutions empowers creative teams at every stage of production. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned finance leader who operates comfortably at altitude while remaining execution-grounded — someone who shapes company strategy, drives cross-functional alignment, and makes bold, data-driven decisions and recommendations that accelerate growth. You will own Backlight's strategic finance architecture end-to-end, from ARR reporting and long-range planning to M&A diligence and board-level storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy, translating company vision into frameworks that guide decision-making.
• Own and evolve our 5-year operating model, serving as the single source of truth for ARR, revenue, and costs.
• Prepare and present analysis for monthly finance reviews and Board of Directors meetings.
• Develop executive reporting that delivers clear, actionable insights into business performance, including ARR and customer data integrity.
• Build deep partnerships across GTM, Product, and Engineering, embedding finance as a strategic enabler.
• Lead financial evaluation and due diligence for M&A, developing business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Lead annual budget and forecasting processes, continuously improving planning infrastructure and championing transparency.
• Develop business cases and resource allocation frameworks for new strategic initiatives.

Requirements

You've navigated complex financial landscapes and are ready to build something significant.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 7 in senior leadership.
• Proven executive presence; ability to influence at the board level.
• Deep experience partnering with GTM teams in B2B SaaS.
• Analytical rigor with a bias for action and data-driven outcomes.
• Demonstrated M&A experience, including diligence and integration.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing finance teams.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment.
• Technical fluency in financial planning, SaaS metrics, and FP&A tooling.

Bonus points

• Master's degree or Private Equity experience.

Work Arrangement Location: New York, NY Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)