CFO – Fractional

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Czechia.

📋 Description

• Take the lead and assume complete responsibility for the financial strategy across the privately held technology firms Keen Software House and GoodAI.

• Serve as a long-term financial advisor to founder and CEO Marek Rosa.

• Comprehend the comprehensive financial, accounting, tax, and funding landscape of the group.

• Suggest practical solutions and ensure critical issues are followed through to resolution.

• Oversee the relationship with the external accounting firm to guarantee high-quality work.

• Maintain a dependable group-level perspective on liquidity and anticipated cash needs.

• Track bank loans and proactively identify financing risks.

• Create a trustworthy 12-month forecast of tax obligations and mandatory filings.

• Collaborate effectively with external partners, including accountants, tax advisors, and banks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with the Czech accounting, banking, and tax landscape, along with proficiency in Czech or Slovak languages.

• Significant senior-level experience as a CFO, Group CFO, Finance Director, or similar role.

• Proven track record of managing the finances of a multi-entity group.

• Strong grasp of management reporting, cash flow, financial planning, and financial controls.

• Practical experience with bank financing, loan covenants, refinancing, and communication with lenders.

• Experience in managing accounting firms, tax advisors, auditors, and other external service providers.

• Capability to identify incomplete or unreliable financial processes and enhance them.

• Strong judgment to distinguish significant risks from minor operational issues.

• History of successfully driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion.

• Confidence to challenge inaccurate information or subpar work.

• Ability to clearly convey complex financial concepts to a non-financial CEO.

• A hands-on approach complemented by strategic thinking at a senior level.

• Proficient in professional English.

• Experience with privately-owned technology, software, gaming, AI, research, or investment groups is also advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Long-term external or fractional CFO collaboration.

• Expected regular engagement: approximately 30 hours per month following the initial setup.

• Increased involvement may be necessary during the diagnostic and transition phase.

• Occasional onsite visits to Prague may be required if necessary.