Derek Schnure
Startup CFO | SaaS Growth Strategist | Ex-UBS | Driving Scalable Finance Ops, Capital Strategy & SaaS Growth | AI & FinTech Focus
- Role
- CFO at Fintech Studios
- Location
- Ridgewood, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Schnure
Dynamic finance executive with 20+ years of experience leading early-stage startups and large global financial services organizations. I specialize in scaling operations, leading venture and debt funding rounds, building high-performance Finance and HR teams, and optimizing financial strategy for SaaS growth.As CFO of FinTech Studios, I’ve helped lead the company through 3x revenue growth, implemented ASC 606 compliance, automated monthly closes, and developed our investor reporting model.Previously, I led $800M IT finance operations at UBS, with responsibility for global planning, cost control, and cross-functional initiatives.I thrive at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations, partnering with founders, boards, and investors to build scalable, future-ready companies.CORE COMPETENCIES• SaaS Startup Finance & Ops• Fundraising: Equity & Venture Debt• FP & A & Cash Flow Modeling• Board & Investor Communications• HR, Payroll, & Benefits Infrastructure• Equity Management (Carta)• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)• Early-stage Systems & Controls
Experience
CFO
Nov 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US
AI SaaS startup delivering real-time search and analytics to financial services.• Raised multi-million dollar venture debt and equity funding; led cap table strategy (Carta) and investor diligence.• Built and scaled Finance, HR, and Payroll functions; migrated 401(k) plan to new provider• Engineered and continue to lead the financial model and operational plan supporting 3x revenue growth.• Architected ASC 606 revenue recognition framework and built custom automation applications to streamline contract management and monthly close, reducing reporting lag by 50%.• Created high-impact investor and Board presentations, driving alignment on strategic growth milestones.• Sourced and secured loan with full forgiveness; optimized banking and treasury functions.
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Accounting
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance
Skills
- IT Financial Management
- Compensation Review
- Futures
- Financial Reporting
- Business Case
- Forecasting
- Fx
- Benefits Analysis
- Fixed Income
- Insurance Negotiations
- Business Process Improvement
- Administration
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