Head of Engineering – Startup (Accounting Software Expertise)
Take the product from concept to market
Ireland (Remote)
Build the Future of Financial Planning & Analysis Software
We're looking for an exceptional Head of Engineering to join a well-funded, early-stage SaaS startup on a mission to reinvent how finance teams plan, analyze, and manage their businesses. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the technology function and lead the development of a next-generation
FP&A platform with deep accounting software integration
at its core.
As the first hire, you'll have
complete technical autonomy
defining the architecture, technology stack, and product roadmap while building and leading a world-class engineering team. You will be backed by a highly successful entrepreneur and investor who understands what it takes to build and scale transformative SaaS products.
If you thrive in early-stage environments, have a strong track record in accounting or financial systems, and are excited by the challenge of bringing a complex product from 0→1, this is the role for you.
The Opportunity
* Founding CTO position in a high-potential SaaS startup focused on FP&A and accounting software integration
* Full ownership of
technical strategy, product architecture, and delivery roadmap
* Build a
scalable, secure, and intuitive platform
designed for finance leaders and accounting teams
* Establish and lead the engineering function — from hiring to infrastructure decisions
* Collaborate closely with the CEO and commercial leadership to align product development with market needs
* Operate with a high degree of autonomy, strategic influence, and responsibility in a fast-moving startup environment
* Remote-first role with flexible location (aligned to Irish time zone)
What You Bring
* Proven experience as a
Senior Engineering Leader
in a SaaS Start-up
* Deep expertise in financial systems, accounting software (ERP, general ledger, reconciliation tools), or FP&A platforms
* Strong background in software development with hands-on experience building and scaling complex products
* Prior
startup or scale-up experience
, ideally having taken a product from concept to market
* Ability to make independent, high-stakes technical decisions in an early-stage environment
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to
recruit, inspire, and lead a high-performing engineering team
* Highly self-motivated, resilient, and execution-oriented mindset, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
Salary: Competitive package depending on experience For more information contact Aoife Murtagh in confidence on or