Chief Financial Officer - Strategic Growth Driver

CFO Opportunity at CXT Software

Are you an innovative finance leader who sees the CFO role as a pivotal part of a company's strategy? Do you get energized by the challenge of driving profitable growth through both organic initiatives and mergers & acquisitions? Do you take pride in refining processes and systems to minimize manual tasks, allowing your team to focus on meaningful insights? If this describes you, we want to hear from you!

CXT Software is the technology backbone for delivery operations, catering to courier, last-mile, and healthcare logistics companies throughout North America. Following our merger with e-Courier, we have formed the largest TMS designed specifically for last-mile and courier operations. With the backing of Ionic Partners, we're on a mission to achieve operational efficiency, regain profitable growth after a phase of investment, and pursue further acquisitions. We aim to double our impact in the next three years, and we need a visionary CFO to help navigate this exciting growth phase.

In this critical leadership role, you will collaborate with a talented team focused on growing our company and building a platform that helps our customers enhance their efficiencies and grow their own businesses. CXT is committed to driving organic growth while exploring multiple strategic acquisitions to fortify our offerings. As the CFO, your involvement will be crucial for these initiatives, and you will also serve as a primary representative of the company to investors, lenders, and customers. Supported by proven best practices and senior leadership insights from Ionic, you will complement the extensive experience and judgment you bring.

This role transcends traditional finance; it’s a chance to influence CXT’s future through organic growth and acquisitions, while representing the company in front of various stakeholders. If you are ready to leverage your financial and strategic expertise to propel CXT forward, we are eager to connect with you!

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to identify business opportunities and risks, developing robust internal processes and platforms to foster scalable growth.
• Influence our strategic direction by providing insights and recommendations based on thorough financial analysis and market trends.
• Drive long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to inform strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.
• Act as CXT’s representative with investors, lenders, and potential partners, demonstrating our financial health, operational excellence, and growth plans.

M&A Leadership:

• Oversee critical M&A activities—from due diligence to integration planning and execution.
• Work with legal, operations, and external advisors to successfully close transactions.
• Manage the financial integration of acquisitions, aligning systems, reporting, and tracking synergies.
• Prepare the company for future strategic transactions, ensuring readiness for exits and diligence processes.

Financial Oversight and Management:

• Prepare and present comprehensive financial performance reports and strategic insights to the Board.
• Implement finance processes and platforms to streamline functionalities, aiding in the integration of new acquisitions.
• Guarantee the accuracy and timing of financial reports, establishing controls and risk strategies to protect company interests.
• Lead budget, board, and monthly reporting cycles, collaborating closely with other leaders for constant visibility into performance.
• Take ownership of essential SaaS financial metrics (ARR, retention, CAC/LTV, unit economics), partnering with Revenue Operations for data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of comprehensive finance experience.
• 5+ years in a software company, serving as CFO or SVP/VP of Finance.
• 5+ years in a commercial business environment, as a Controller/VP Finance.
• 4+ years with a respected accounting firm (preferably Big 4) or as a business consultant or investment banker.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional change or transformation.
• Experience leading financial audits.
• Background in M&A diligence, structuring, or integration activities.
• Experience in SaaS companies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in implementing transformative process improvements and automation.
• Demonstrated usage of AI agents is a plus.

Benefits

At CXT Software, your career is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to thrive.

• 100% Remote and Global: Work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Choose your working hours to maintain work-life balance.
• Dedicated Growth Path: Receive constructive feedback and support tailored to your career aspirations.
• Access to Leading Tools and Technology: Enhance your skills with the latest technologies and practices.
• Engaging Community Activities: Participate in a variety of social