Chief Financial Officer

At Edge, we're on a mission to eliminate geographic borders as barriers to full-time employment and fair wages. We're creating a global HR platform ecosystem that seamlessly connects exceptional talent worldwide with North American businesses that need to fill positions. By making hiring globally easier than hiring locally, we provide businesses access to a broader talent pool and accelerate their hiring process. Spread across four continents, we're a global team disrupting the norms of how people can work together.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and scale our global finance function across all operating entities. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the company's financial strategy, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and driving operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital structuring, and long-term business strategy.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth initiatives, product expansion, and international scaling.
• Develop and lead financial strategies aligned with Edge's business goals and vision.

2. Global Financial Operations

• Oversee financial management across all jurisdictions, including the United States, Pakistan, Peru, and Costa Rica.
• Ensure statutory compliance and timely reporting with all local regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit practices in each geography.
• Manage global consolidation, intercompany transactions, and currency risk exposure.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments and geographies.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure financial health and support decision-making.
• Drive business modeling for new initiatives and assess ROI of strategic projects.

4. Treasury, Cash Flow & Fund Management

• Manage global cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements
• Optimize capital allocation and banking relationships in all operational markets.
• Evaluate financing options, including equity, debt, and grants to support growth.

5. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and governance protocols.
• Lead annual audits and external financial reviews across regions.
• Ensure proper implementation of financial policies and procedures in line with international best practices.

6. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-border finance team.
• Establish scalable systems and processes to support Edge's rapid growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience (15+ years) in senior financial leadership roles, preferably in high-growth SaaS or technology companies.
• Experience managing multi-entity operations across diverse regions (U.S., LATAM, South Asia preferred).
• Strong command over international financial reporting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Track record in fundraising, investor relations, and board-level reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance from a recognized institution is highly desirable.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with scaling tech/startup environments.
• Expertise in ERP/financial systems implementation (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Odoo).
• Familiarity with cross-border tax structures, transfer pricing, and FX strategies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and remote environment.

Why Join Edge?

At Edge, you'll be part of a mission-driven, innovative, and globally expanding TAAS company. We value transparency, agility, and high-performance culture. You'll work with a collaborative team that empowers ownership, experimentation, and growth.