Fractional CFO

Job Description

At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to startups and SMEs. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth. As we continue to expand our services and client base, we're looking for leading Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to join our dynamic team of fractional financial professionals. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our diverse portfolio of clients. Your work will be meaningful and exciting, supporting businesses that are going through transformation, growth, process improvement, fundraising, preparing for an exit, and/or looking to acquire other companies.

Job Description:

This is a hands-on role for a stellar CFO that is entrepreneurial and enjoys working with companies in diverse industries. You will be the primary contact with your clients ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction with responsibility for timelines, accuracy, and completeness of deliverables. On some client engagements you will be leading a team of Accounting staff, and on others you may be providing only strategic advisory services.

Our clients include cutting-edge startups, scale-ups, and private companies, in addition to VC- and PE-backed companies across a wide range of industries (Technology, SaaS, Professional Services, Construction, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Healthcare, CPG, FinTech, Real Estate, and more).

Can you picture yourself as a member of our team?

Primary Responsibilities for this role:

Work directly with CEOs and executive teams to develop and execute finance strategy

Provide strategic business advice to clients

Prepare and maintain financial models, rolling forecasts and cash-flow forecasts

Manage the budgetary process and analyze budget vs. actual variances

Assist clients in fundraising and/or M&A activity

Managing Ascent CFO and/or client resources to oversee/complete the month-end close and reporting packages

Onboard clients which may include an assessment phase

Establish and implement appropriate accounting processes and internal controls

Identify and track key trends and metrics

Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI monitoring and reporting

Coordinate and manage the annual audit and tax return process

Financial reporting to key Board of Directors members and shareholdersThe Ideal Candidate has the following experience:

15+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles, previous experience in full time CFO positions

Bachelor's Degree required, CPA license or MBA strongly preferred

Experience as a strategic leader, most comfortable being the “right hand” to the CEO

Considerable experience with building financial forecast and cash flow models

Significant experience raising capital in the venture capital space

Passion for energetic leadership in the finance and accounting organization

Comfortable with being “hands-on” in accounting and ERP systems including QBOnline, NetSuite, Intacct, and other accounting packages

Highly proficient in MS Excel, Google sheets is a plusCompensation: $125-135/hour based on experience

Location: Boulder/Denver based preferred, Remote role with some in-person meetings/events

Why Our Employees Choose Ascent CFO Solutions:

Set your own schedule, choose the number of hours you want to work, generally between 25 and 40 hours/week, and work remotely (with in-person opportunities)

Engage with a wide range of business matters across a variety of industries

Connect with highly talented Ascent team members (CFOs, VPs Finance, Controllers, Accounting Managers, and Senior Accountants) who are ready and willing to collaborate and support you on projects

Benefit from our strong 12+ year reputation in delivering custom engagements with a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and expertise

Work directly with smart entrepreneurs and business leaders who view you as a trusted partner in their companies

Benefits include:

Employee health, dental and vision insurance

401K match

Quarterly stipend towards educational or professional development

Technology stipend

Paid sick and holiday time

Bonus/commission eligibility

Promotion and mentoring opportunities

Ascent CFO Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

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