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Why Ivo?

Contract negotiation is the most time-consuming, costly, and difficult component of the contract lifecycle—and it hasn’t gotten much easier since the days of fax machines.

Large language models have unlocked the ability to solve many contract negotiation problems at scale. Our product is best-in-market (we have an 85%+ h2h trial win rate) and used by some of the leading companies in the world.

We’re hiring our first Head of Finance to own Ivo’s financial engine end-to-end. This role will build and lead our finance function, with responsibility for full oversight of Ivo’s financial landscape, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic financial oversight. This leader will determine the right long-term operating model for finance at Ivo, including, over time, standing up an in-house team (with support from our fractional CFO team).

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• Build & Lead the Finance Function
  
• Establish core financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks appropriate for a rapidly scaling AI company.
  
• Hire, manage, and develop finance talent (FP&A, accounting, revenue operations, or other roles as the company scales).
  
• Support the CEO and the leadership team through key operational and financial decisions.
  
• Evaluate Ivo’s current financial tech stack and our fractional model and determine the optimal mix of internal vs. external finance resources over the next 12–24 months.
  

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• Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
  
• Own the annual planning cycle and develop a coherent financial plan aligned with company strategy.
  
• Partner with department heads to build and manage budgets, track spend, and forecast outcomes with accuracy and accountability.
  
• Create rolling forecasts and scenario models to inform decision-making (e.g., hiring, GTM expansion, pricing, R&D allocation).
  

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• Board, Investor & Executive Reporting
  
• Deliver crisp, recurring financial reporting to the CEO, exec team, and Board as needed, including dashboards, commentary, and insights.
  
• Lead preparation of board materials, including revenue performance, cost structure analysis, hiring plans, and financial outlooks.
  
• Provide proactive insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities as part of leadership and strategic decision-making by the CEO and leadership team.
  

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• Headcount & Hiring Planning
  
• Partner with People Operations and team leads to develop headcount plans aligned with financial targets and hiring velocity.
  
• Monitor compensation budgets, bonus and commission planning and calculations, hiring costs, and organizational structure to ensure efficient scaling.
  
• Ensure hiring plans are closely connected with revenue, runway, and Ivo’s key metrics.
  

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• Operational Finance & Compliance
  
• Oversee accounting, month-end close, audit preparation, tax compliance, and cash management (whether executed internally or through external partners).
  
• Implement systems and automation that improve reporting accuracy, financial controls, and data visibility.
  
• Manage and own the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring we are managing these functions appropriately as a team.
  

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• 7–12+ years of experience at in-house finance teams, ideally with a mix of FP&A, strategic finance, and operating roles in SaaS companies.
  
• Experience building finance functions from scratch in high-growth startups.
  
• Strong command of key SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, payback, gross margin, cohort analysis, etc.) and how to operationalize them.
  
• Ability to work closely with executives and department leads across operations, marketing, GTM and product / engineering, while maintaining independence and financial discipline.
  
• Excellent modeling, forecasting, and presentation skills.
  
• Pragmatism: you know when to be scrappy and when to introduce structure.
  
• Excitement at the prospect of joining a fast-growing company with potential to change the way companies operate their businesses.
  

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• Shape the financial foundation of a fast-growing AI legal tech company.
  
• Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership to influence strategic decisions.
  
• Build a function and team your way, with strong backing from leadership.
  
• Competitive compensation, equity, and the opportunity to grow into a CFO-track role as the company scales.
  
• We offer relocation assistance and visa/green card sponsorship where applicable.
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
  

We launched in early access in 2023. Since then, we’ve had an incredible response from the market and are growing rapidly. We 5x'd in ARR in the last 12 months. Our clients include companies like Canva, Quora, Zapier, Pinterest, Reddit, WordPress, and more. We're happy to share more details with candidates who go through our interview process.

Startups are very hard, especially if they’re growing fast. You’ll have a ton of responsibility, and there’s always an enormous amount of stuff to do. It’s hard work but the payoff is uncapped.

We require candidates to work with us in-person 5 days a week in our San Francisco office.

At Pathfinder International, we are driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

As Pathfinder International evolves into a diversified, country‑led platform, the Senior Investment Director will play a pivotal role in unlocking market‑based opportunities that drive sustainable impact. The Senior Investment Director will lead Pathfinder’s efforts to identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and growth objectives. This role will be pivotal in shaping innovative financing models, fostering cross‑sector collaborations, and positioning Pathfinder as a thought leader in sustainable development and social innovation.

As Senior Investment Director, you will serve as a strategic thought partner across the organization, shaping Pathfinder’s readiness for new capital models and forging partnerships that align with our mission and financial sustainability goals. Reporting directly to the VP, Strategic Engagement & Innovation, you will also support the financial design, viability assessment, and strategic positioning of new for‑profit and hybrid initiatives, ensuring they are grounded in equity, innovation, and long‑term resilience. You will help architect a bold transformation building systems, partnerships, and models that enable women‑led solutions to thrive and scale globally.

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• Lead the design and execution of Pathfinder’s strategy to unlock market opportunities, including the development and scaling of ventures, social enterprises, and innovative investment mechanisms such as blended finance and impact investing.
  
• Identify, evaluate and pursue strategic opportunities with donors, investors, private sector entities, and multilateral organizations.
  
• With the Global Innovation Advisor, lead solutions to market gaps that attract interest, external funding and investment.
  
• Monitor trends in global health, climate & health, gender equity, and digital transformation to inform strategic positioning.
  
• In close collaboration with the CFO lead strategic foresight and scenario planning to align investment strategies with Pathfinder’s mission, risk threshold and long‑term sustainability goals.
  
• Work closely with country teams, integrate external investments strategy with Pathfinder’s strategic plan ensuring coherence with programmatic and financial sustainability objectives.
  

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• Represent Pathfinder in high‑level investment networks, key forums and investor roundtables.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across sectors, including philanthropic foundations, high net worth individuals, development finance institutions, and corporate partners.
  
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on external engagement and investment opportunities, including supporting the negotiation of investment agreements, strategic alliances or co‑financing agreements that advance mission aligned objectives.
  
• Identify opportunities for introducing new models for co‑investments and shared risked funding models with traditional donors.
  

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• Collaborate with Pathfinder teams for due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance processes related to external investments and partnerships.
  
• Work closely with finance, legal, and program teams to structure and manage investment agreements.
  
• Track performance metrics and report on ROI, impact, and strategic alignment.
  
• Build organizational capability in investment literacy, financial innovation and partnership management across departments and country offices.
  

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• Master’s degree in business, finance, development economics, or related field.
  
• 10+ years’ experience with a proven track record of developing and executing business growth strategy.
  
• Proven track record in securing and managing investment partnerships.
  
• Strong understanding of blended finance, impact investing, and donor landscapes.
  
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
  
• Experience working in cross‑cultural, multi‑country environments.
  
• Ability to shape long‑term sustainability and innovation agenda, translating strategy into operational results.
  

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• Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.
  
• Experience with non‑USAID‑funded projects.
  

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• Join an innovative, forward‑thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
  
• Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
  
• Make a meaningful impact on our strategic investments and partnerships.
  
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.
  

If you are passionate about financial functions and are eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role via this website no later than December 10 th , 2025. You are also requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in your resume.

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.

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The client invites nominations and applications for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO serves as the chief executive leader and holds executive responsibility for two affiliated entities.

This position is mainly responsible for growing the endowment and strengthening long-term financial sustainability while overseeing management, operations, and the overall impact.

The CEO must ensure that each organization operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The role requires the leader to honor donor intent and steward resources with care.

This involves guiding the management in a way that aligns with the overall mission and vision of the foundations.

As the chief executive leader, the CEO will need to possess a deep understanding of financial management and operations strategy.

Familiarity with land stewardship and real estate foundations could be advantageous.

The client seeks a seasoned leader who is capable of driving growth and maintaining coherent operational effectiveness across all entities.