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Vice President of Finance

OPSWAT

OPSWAT

Accounting & Finance
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 300k-350k / year + Equity
Posted on May 28, 2025

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

The Position

The VP of Finance will partner with the CFO in support of a global team across three hubs and all core finance functions: Corporate Accounting, FP&A, International Accounting, Tax, and Revenue Operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SaaS financial metrics, strong international leadership experience, and a proven ability to scale finance organization, with direct experience in both private equity-backed and public company environments.

This is both an internal- and external-facing role that requires executive presence and strong cross-functional leadership. The individual will play a strategic role in guiding the company toward $500M+ in enterprise value. The current team is highly capable and provides a strong foundation for the company’s next phase of growth. A strong cultural fit—collaborative, adaptable, and aligned with our fast-paced and global environment—is essential for success in this role.

Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, San Francisco.

What You Will Be Doing

  • In collaboration with the CFO, support and scale a high-performing global finance team across San Francisco, Tampa, and Vietnam.
  • Oversee all core finance functions, including:
    • Corporate & International Accounting
    • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
    • Tax and Compliance
    • Revenue Operations
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive team, supporting decision-making, growth strategy, and capital planning.
  • Lead IPO readiness efforts, including audit preparation, internal controls, and public-company reporting.
  • Strengthen and scale existing processes, financial discipline, and operational rigor through digital transformation initiatives.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Sales, Product, R&D, and Operations.
  • Leverage SaaS metrics (e.g., ARR, net retention, CAC, Magic Number) to drive value creation and actionable business insights.
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, tax advisors, and capital markets partners.

What We Need From You

  • CPA with Big 4 public accounting background.
  • 15–20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in high-tech/software industries.
  • Direct experience in both private equity-backed and public company environments is required.
  • Deep understanding of SaaS business models, key metrics, and value drivers.
  • Proven success scaling finance operations in global, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong track record in IPO preparation and execution.
  • Experience with S-1 filing is a plus.
  • International leadership experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally and serve as a trusted business partner.
  • Experience in the cybersecurity industry is a strong plus.
  • High emotional intelligence and a pragmatic, execution-oriented leadership style.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on location, as outlined below, as well as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for bonuses, benefits, and equity.

Base Pay Range: San Francisco Bay Area - $300,000 - $350,000.

OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.