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Theo Langston

Chief Financial Officer
Denver, CO, United States

Professional Summary

Strategic Chief Financial Officer with 15+ years of finance leadership across SaaS and technology companies, complemented by a foundation in public accounting. Builds trusted partnerships with boards and executive teams to translate growth strategy into durable performance through rigorous FP&A, disciplined capital planning, and scalable controls. Known for strengthening finance organizations, improving visibility into ARR and unit economics, and guiding companies through high-growth and fundraising milestones.

Employment History

Chief Financial Officer
PeakRidge Software · Denver, CO
2021 · Present
• Lead board reporting and executive finance narratives for a high-growth SaaS platform, translating operating performance into clear decisions. • Built ARR, retention, CAC payback, gross margin, and unit-economics reporting used in quarterly planning and investor updates. • Supported Series C fundraising through diligence, financial modeling, data-room preparation, and investor materials. • Rebuilt FP&A processes, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to improve visibility across product, sales, and customer success. • Established SOX-ready controls, close discipline, and scalable policies across revenue, procure-to-pay, and treasury.
VP Finance
Front Range Analytics · Boulder, CO
2016 · 2021
• Scaled the finance function from Series A through Series B, adding planning cadence, reporting standards, and cross-functional operating rhythms. • Managed cash runway, liquidity planning, and scenario models that supported confident hiring and product investment decisions. • Developed a SaaS pricing and packaging model that improved visibility into expansion, discounting, and contribution margin. • Led audit readiness, close-process improvements, and documentation of accounting policies ahead of external diligence.
Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance
Deloitte · Denver, CO
2010 · 2016
• Led audit and assurance engagements for technology and SaaS clients, advising finance leaders on reporting quality, risk, and controls. • Managed IPO-readiness workstreams covering close acceleration, technical accounting, internal controls, and diligence support. • Mentored and developed multi-level engagement teams while coordinating complex deadlines across clients, specialists, and partners. • Built trusted client relationships through practical guidance on GAAP, audit readiness, and finance transformation.

Education

MBA, Finance
University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO
2008 · 2010
Graduate coursework in corporate finance, valuation, strategic planning, and leadership.
BS, Accounting
Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO
2004 · 2008
Accounting studies with emphasis in financial reporting, audit, and tax.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Colorado
Colorado Board of Accountancy · Denver, CO
2012
Active Colorado CPA credential; continuing education in GAAP, controls, and corporate reporting.

Skills

FP&A
SaaS Metrics
Fundraising
Board Governance
ERP (NetSuite)