Entrepreneurial, operations-oriented Chief Financial Officer dedicated to growing and scaling innovative companies. Industry expertise is in SaaS, enterprise software and professional services, from early-stage to high growth to successful exits. Track record of originating and closing equity financing, venture debt financing and bank credit lines.Results-driven CFO, with proven expertise in managing all aspects of finance, accounting, banking, human resources, facilities, legal, contracts, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, intellectual property, information systems and board/investor relations. Very experienced in software revenue recognition, SaaS and software licensing agreements, partner/vendor/distribution agreements and M&A.Excel in optimizing financial and operational processes, financial controls, building the company’s business model and strategic financial plan, managing financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash and cost management and establishing the KPIs and metrics to measure performance and manage the company.A strategic business partner to the CEO, management team and board of directors. An excellent leader that can build and manage a high-performance team. Foster collaboration and build relationships across the organization with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives. Strong leadership and analytical skills, great attention to detail, creative dealmaker and excellent communicator.Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Business Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Accounting, Cash Management, Capital Raising (equity and debt), SaaS, M&A, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Board Presentations, Consulting Services, Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiations, International Operations, Sales Compensation, Team Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Communication Skills and Analytical Skills.kentjarvi@yahoo.com
