Fractional CFO

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

📋 Description

• Act as a fractional CFO and a reliable member of the leadership team for a portfolio of venture-backed clients.

• Collaborate with CEOs and boards to create and implement strategic plans spanning 12 to 24 months.

• Take ownership of annual operating plans, budgeting, financial forecasts, and FP&A reporting.

• Spearhead the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual board materials.

• Drive the strategy and execution of fundraising through equity and debt financing.

• Cultivate relationships with investors, lenders, and service providers.

• Establish finance and accounting infrastructure, systems, controls, and scalable processes.

• Collaborate on capacity planning, headcount, quotas, commissions, and incentive compensation.

• Direct analysts, finance managers, and accounting team members at Topo.

• Oversee, mentor, and develop team members while managing performance and growth.

• Supervise staff capacity and the execution of portfolio engagements.

• Manage monthly closings, cash management, and accounting operations.

• Propel internal strategic initiatives that enhance Topo’s service model and processes.

• Address complex strategic finance inquiries and provide support to colleagues across the firm.

• Contribute to business development and brand-building initiatives.

• Act as a thought leader on strategic finance best practices, both internally and externally.

⛳️ Requirements

• 13+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including senior finance leadership roles such as CFO, VP of Finance, or similar positions.

• CPA and/or MBA is preferred.

• Extensive experience with venture-backed companies.

• Strong preference for experience in a client service or advisory context.

• Proven history of leading equity and debt financings while engaging directly with investors, lenders, and boards.

• Demonstrated capability in managing and developing finance and accounting teams.

• Experience in implementing accounting and reporting systems, as well as establishing controls and scalable processes.

• Strategic leadership with a focus on 12 to 24-month planning and actionable financial strategies.

• Ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear and concise guidance.

• Capacity to lead effectively in uncertain and frequently shifting circumstances.

• A collaborative, hands-on, and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• A workplace that values diversity.