Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Campfire · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Campfire's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- San Francisco
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Own the financial narrative - Serve as a key executive voice to investors, board members, partners, and the broader market, representing Campfire's vision and financial story with clarity and conviction.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across the company
- Drive fundraising strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation decisions
- Build and scale the finance, accounting, and operations functions
- Partner with GTM, Product, and Engineering leaders to inform pricing, unit economics, and growth decisions
- Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
- Evaluate strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions
- 10+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in high-growth SaaS or enterprise software
- Prior experience as CFO or VP Finance at a venture-backed company preferred
- Track record of leading fundraising rounds (Series B and beyond) or taking a company public
- Strong communicator who can translate complex financial data into strategic insight for diverse audiences
- Operator mindset - comfortable getting into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture
- A true product champion - You'll use Campfire daily as a core part of running the finance function, and carry that firsthand experience into every external conversation, embodying what it means to be a customer and ambassador of the product you help build.
- Deep integrity and sound judgment in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
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Job description
About Campfire Campfire is a next-gen core accounting platform built for modern mid-market finance teams. We help them close fast and scale even faster. Our platform replaces outdated legacy ERPs and manual accounting processes with automation-driven solutions that simplify and accelerate finance workflows. In the past year alone, we have grown 10x, driven by strong customer demand and a product that delivers real results for accounting & finance teams. We are scaling quickly and building the future of finance by giving teams the clarity, control, and strategic visibility they need to lead with confidence. About the Role We're looking for a strategic, execution-oriented CFO to lead Campfire's financial operations and help shape the company's next phase of growth. This is a seat at the leadership table - you'll partner closely with the CEO and board to drive business strategy, capital decisions, and long-term planning. What You'll Do - Own the financial narrative - Serve as a key executive voice to investors, board members, partners, and the broader market, representing Campfire's vision and financial story with clarity and conviction. - Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across the company - Drive fundraising strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation decisions - Build and scale the finance, accounting, and operations functions - Partner with GTM, Product, and Engineering leaders to inform pricing, unit economics, and growth decisions - Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness - Evaluate strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions What We're Looking For - 10+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in high-growth SaaS or enterprise software - Prior experience as CFO or VP Finance at a venture-backed company preferred - Track record of leading fundraising rounds (Series B and beyond) or taking a company public - Strong communicator who can translate complex financial data into strategic insight for diverse audiences - Operator mindset - comfortable getting into the details while keeping an eye on the big picture - A true product champion - You'll use Campfire daily as a core part of running the finance function, and carry that firsthand experience into every external conversation, embodying what it means to be a customer and ambassador of the product you help build. - Deep integrity and sound judgment in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
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