Brandt Schaars
Deal Advisory Managing Director
Brandt Schaars is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of financial leadership experience, specializing in SaaS, corporate travel, and private equity-backed businesses. In his previous role as a venture-backed SaaS CFO, he successfully scaled annual recurring revenue from $1.5 million to over $13 million, improved gross margins from 60% to 85%, and led a private equity exit at five times ARR.
Brandt Schaars
Deal Advisory Managing Director
Brandt Schaars is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of financial leadership experience, specializing in SaaS, corporate travel, and private equity-backed businesses. In his previous role as a venture-backed SaaS CFO, he successfully scaled annual recurring revenue from $1.5 million to over $13 million, improved gross margins from 60% to 85%, and led a private equity exit at five times ARR.
Brandt has extensive experience advising on buy-side and sell-side transactions, providing diligence, integration, and financial modeling support for deals ranging from $5 million to $100 million.
He collaborates closely with private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, and executive teams to optimize pricing strategies, streamline operations, and build scalable finance functions. His experience encompasses financial planning and analysis (FP&A), audit readiness, compliance, and strategic planning across software, travel, and professional services industries.
Brandt earned his BBA in Accounting and MS in Taxation from Baylor University and holds an active CPA license in Texas.
Professional Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
- B.B.A. in Accounting, Baylor University
- M.S. in Taxation, Baylor University