Playground Global

Head of Finance

New York City · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$250k-$300kDetected 95 days ago

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About the role

This is a highly visible and critical leadership role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Operations.
Your mandate is to provide the quantitative framework for all major strategic decisions as Playground scales from a high-growth startup into a category-defining company.
The Playground team is fully in-office in NYC and Denver.

AI Systems & Processes: Build an AI-native finance function - deploy AI tools to automate forecasting, reporting, and financial workflows so the team operates faster and leaner than traditional finance orgs..
Build the Finance Team: Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance function from the ground up - spanning FP&A, accounting, and strategic finance - capable of scaling with Playground's growth trajectory.
M&A: Source, evaluate, and execute acquisition opportunities end-to-end. Lead financial diligence, build deal models, negotiate terms, and manage post-acquisition integration planning to ensure Playground captures full strategic value.
Playground has built best in class software to manage all aspects of running a child care business.
We believe that providers should focus on providing incredible child care - the kind of work that only people can do - and that software should manage the rest.
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance function from the ground up - spanning FP&A, accounting, and strategic finance - capable of scaling with Playground's growth trajectory.
Lead financial diligence, build deal models, negotiate terms, and manage post-acquisition integration planning to ensure Playground captures full strategic value.

4-8 years of experience in Finance, with at least 2+ years at a technology investment firm or high growth SaaS / AI company.
Prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital is highly desirable
Direct experience with M&A execution (deal sourcing, financial diligence, modeling, negotiation) and/or fundraising (building data rooms, investor materials, managing due diligence)
Deep knowledge of SaaS business model, advanced modeling techniques, valuation methodologies, and GAAP principles

Salary for this position is $250,000 - 300,000 subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes.
Job level and actual compensation will be decided on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Strategic Finance: Own and manage the company's integrated financial model, including long-range planning, annual operating plan, and rolling forecasts.
Competitive salary + equity

We're building the child care management platform that eliminates the administrative work of running a center.
We are a team of owners, who are not afraid to dive into large, complex projects.

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