Fractional CFO
If you’re excited to join an established Fractional CFO firm and work on a flexible schedule for a variety of interesting companies, then this role could be for you!
Ascent CFO Solutions is looking for top-notch Fractional CFOs to join our dynamic team of fractional financial professionals. You will provide strategic CFO services, lead client teams, and oversee the quality of deliverables 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.
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, manufacturing, eCommerce, CPG, FinTech, real estate, and more). We are looking for CFOs that have significant experience in these industries, especially those familiar with venture-backed companies and raising venture funds.
Why Our Employees Choose Ascent CFO Solutions:
Set your own schedule, choose the number of hours you want to work, generally between 30 and 40 hours/week, and work remotely (with in-person opportunities)
Engage with a wide range of business matters across a variety of industries
Ability to focus on CFO-level work while your Controller and Senior Accountant handle the transactional accounting
Connect with highly talented Ascent team members (CFOs, Controllers, and Senior Accountants) who are ready and willing to collaborate and support you on projects
Benefit from our strong 11+ 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
Can you picture yourself as a Fractional CFO with our team?
This is a hands-on role for a stellar CFO that is entrepreneurial and wants to work with companies in diverse industries. You will be the primary contact with your clients ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction with responsibility for timeliness, accuracy and completeness of deliverables. On some engagements you will be leading a team of accounting staff and on others you may be providing only strategic level advice.
The Ideal Candidate:
CPA license or MBA strongly preferred
15+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles
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
Experience working with SaaS companies with deep knowledge of tracking and reporting SaaS metrics preferred
Strong communication skills
Utmost level of honesty and integrity
Prior experience in full-time CFO roles
Ability to manage multiple projects/clients at one time
High energy and enjoys leading others in the finance and accounting organization
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Comfortable with being “hands-on” in accounting and ERP systems including QBOnline, NetSuite, Intacct, and other accounting packages
Very strong Excel skills
Colorado residents or those planning to relocate will be considered first
Primary responsibilities will often include:
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 the board and shareholders
Compensation: $110-$130/hour based on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits:
Employee health, dental and vision insurance
401K match
Quarterly stipend towards educational or professional development
Technology stipend
Paid sick time
Bonus/commission eligibility
Promotion and mentoring opportunities
About Ascent CFO Solutions
Ascent CFO Solutions is a team of fractional financial professionals with deep and diverse experiences who thrive in multi-faceted roles. Our team provides financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, funding/capital strategy, fractional CFO consulting, general accounting, and M&A support to high-growth startups and established companies nationwide.
We are not simply service providers. Since 2011, Ascent CFO Solutions has committed to being a firm that partners closely with its clients. We become part of the client’s trusted team and work directly with senior leadership. We differentiate our team by our level of responsiveness, accuracy, and expertise, and we utilize cloud-based tools for innovative scalable processes. Our customized approach for each client ensures that companies move in the right direction - Upward.
While many of us call Colorado home, we are a remote team who collaborates virtually, arranges small meetings in our Boulder office and at client sites as desired, and gathers at social events in the Denver/Boulder area multiple times per year.
We put our people first, work in a collaborative team environment, and provide the support you need to deliver excellent service to our clients. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other identity, can thrive.
We look forward to meeting you!