Chief Financial Officer, BusRight
School bus management platform
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School bus management platform
21-100 employees
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21-100 employees
Company mission
To modernize the nation's largest mass transit system, school buses.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a financial leader with strong judgment across financial planning, SaaS metrics, capital deployment, and who can motivate a team through storytelling
- You bring low ego, champion the best ideas no matter where they come from, and know that culture isn’t defined by words, but by what we do and follow through on every day
- Prior CFO or VP of Finance experience at a growth-stage startup (Series A - C preferred), with a proven track record of scaling financial operations in high-velocity environments
- 10 - 15+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally in SaaS or tech-enabled companies where complexity, growth, and real-world operations intersect
- Fluent in SaaS finance, from pricing strategy and margin modeling to unit economics and customer cohort analysis
- Hands-on experience with fundraising and board relations, including owning investor updates, building data room materials, and managing the capital stack
- Expertise across financial systems like QuickBooks, Bill.com, Carta, Gusto, and ideally Maxio, with a passion for building clean, real-time reporting workflows
- Sharp strategic thinking with a strong execution mind, you can architect a long-term plan and dive into the weeds to make it reality
What the job involves
- As BusRight’s first in-house finance leader, you’ll set the foundation for a company that’s been doubling revenue year over year, driving capital allocation strategy, guiding investor relations, and partnering with the leadership team to fuel smart, scalable growth
- This is a player-coach role that blends strategic, cross-functional leadership with hands-on execution in an early-stage environment
- Work hand-in-hand with the leadership team and board on strategic planning, scenario modeling, and performance tracking
- Lead our monthly close and financial reporting process, crafting clear, insight-driven updates for the leadership team and the board
- Act as a strategic thought partner to department heads, connecting financial insights to hiring plans, targets, and team execution
- Build dynamic, decision-grade financial models to evaluate ROI across high-leverage investments (e.g., sales, product R&D, CX expansion, etc.)
- Spearhead our corporate development roadmap, from venture debt strategy to future fundraising and key banking relationships
- Own forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning across every department to keep our growth efficient and scalable
- Launch a real-time KPI dashboard to give leadership a pulse on revenue, churn, burn, unit economics, and other important operating metrics
- Oversee all core finance operations, including AP/AR, payroll, tax compliance, equity management, and benefits
- Manage external partners across accounting, tax, insurance, and benefits to ensure smooth, efficient operations
- Drive BusRight’s long-term financial strategy, aligning capital allocation with our vision
- Be a cultural cornerstone and trusted coach within a small, remote-first team that moves fast and cares deeply
- A Day In The Life:
- You’ll kick off your morning with a 1:1 with the CEO to walk through updated runway projections based on shifts in our sales pipeline. Next, you’re jumping into a working session with the VP of Engineering to compare planned vs. actual spend and help shape hiring priorities that align with our budget and growth velocity
- Then, you’re finalizing month-end numbers in QuickBooks, syncing with department heads to align operating plans - like scaling our Customer Success team - with financial targets that keep us on track toward sustainable growth
- By the afternoon, you’re refreshing our real-time KPI dashboard, joining a product strategy session to advise on quote-to-cash timelines, and building out early slides for an upcoming board meeting. You might wrap up the day modeling capital allocation tradeoffs: how would extending runway vs. accelerating go-to-market investment affect our 2026 goals?
- This role lives at the intersection of execution and strategy, where spreadsheets meet storytelling, and where risk management fuels enduring growth. At BusRight, you won’t just be closing the books, you’ll be writing the next chapter
Our take
In the US, there is a growing student transportation crisis from school bus driver shortages, intricate route planning, and increasing demands from parents and caregivers for better communication and safety. With an estimated 480,000 buses carrying over 26M students daily, and an annual expenditure of nearly $30 billion, the challenges facing the sector are substantial.
To tackle these issues, BusRight leverages proprietary technology including routing software, real-time GPS, dynamic driver navigation, and a bus-tracking app for parents. The platform simplifies route management for school administrators and drivers while offering parents peace of mind regarding the whereabouts of their children.
BusRight saw a revenue increase of over 700% in 2022, as well as minimal customer churn, reflecting the growing demand for its services. Funding awarded in 2023 allowed it to increase its headcount, accelerate product development, and expand its customer base. It's offering not only streamlines school transportation but also fosters a sense of confidence among caregivers, while allowing school administrators to focus on education rather than transportation logistics, all making it a strong option in the space.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2023
$10.6m
EARLY VC
Mar 2021
$2.5m
SEED
Total funding: $13.2m
Company benefits
- Learning + WFH budget: $500 annual personal learning and work-from-home budget
- Compassionate Leave: 15 days of compassionate leave - care for an ill family member or loved ones lost
- Personal Credit Card: Your BusRight credit card can be used for customer visits, conference travel, and more
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more
- PTO: Mandatory 10 days paid time off for you to celebrate birthdays, travel, relax, and reenergize
- Flexible Hours: To support your optimal work-life balance
- Remote First: Design your own work environment: coffee shop, co-working space, and more
Company HQ
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Leadership
Keith Corso
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to BusRight they worked as an Investment Manager at IDEA. They also served as a Corporate Manager at Operation Space and as a Venture Director/Scout for Origin and MassMutual Ventures.
Chris Fischer
(Co-Founder & Advisor)Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.E. in Computer Science. Previously a Software Engineering Intern at NVIDIA, Google, and Robinhood.
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