Chief Financial Officer - FOCUS Learning - Brydon Portfolio Company

Job Description

About FOCUS Learning

FOCUS Learning is a highly respected technology provider in mission-critical training and compliance solutions for highly regulated industries. Backed by The Brydon Group, FOCUS is poised for rapid growth and looking for a dynamic CFO.

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role responsible for building financial and operational infrastructure to support aggressive revenue growth and long-term sustainability.

CFO Role – Near term

Develop a comprehensive financial reporting package

Unpack drivers of business performance and make recommendations

Create models and reports as specified by business stakeholders

Design & implement a standardized process to be followed when updating the package

Include a monitoring mechanism for covenant compliance

Codify and drive the annual budgeting process

Incorporate scenario planning based on a range of input assumptions

Ensure ability to integrate with the core reporting package to track actual vs. projected performance

Partner with the CEO and VP of Sales in execution of the 2025 value creation plan

Partner with the CoS to execute upcoming integrations of potential acquisitions

Build a tracking mechanism to capture synergies realized

Develop and implement a tool to capture revenue, cost, and financial synergies

Standardize and streamline the Chart of Accounts

Review separate Chart of Accounts and create alignment in mapping & nomenclature for the future consolidated entity

Review and implement improvements to internal and cash controls

Review billing and revenue recognition processes, and partner with the technology team to implement improved e-commerce systems/transaction processes

Evaluate migrating existing finance systems to upgraded platforms to improve financial reporting, analysis quality, and scalability

CFO Role – Long-Term

We are seeking a business partner to think holistically about the business and to take ownership of key functions and initiatives within the Finance, Accounting, HR and general Business Strategy arenas.

This role will act as a daily partner to the CEO across multiple strategic aspects of the business

Leveraging relevant prior experiences and knowledge of SaaS businesses (even better if there is prior experience / knowledge in the aviation/government services space), the CFO will be a great operator, leading, managing and executing the day-to-day activities of the finance function, but will often times be needed to go beyond the functional role and provide leadership direction across all aspects of the business.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

7-10+ years of finance leadership experience, preferably in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.

Experience with M&A transactions and post-merger integrations

Deep expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, and forecasting.

Experience leading compliance, risk management, and financial reporting.

Track record of building scalable finance functions and working with PE-backed companies.

Strong knowledge of automation and billing platforms.

Proven ability to develop and execute pricing strategies environment.

Hands-on experience with HR oversight and third-party HR management.

Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-scaling company.

Location

The preference is for this role to be in-person in our Washington, D.C. office; we are open to considering experienced candidates located nearby in Maryland (or other candidates in a hybrid travel set up).

Benefits

This is a full-time position, salary will be based on experience

FOCUS offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401k / retirement plan with matching contribution

Full-time

Hybrid remote