Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Remote (USA)
Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 20+ Years
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance organization and partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial executive with a strong background in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, fundraising, financial operations, and strategic planning.
As CFO, you will drive financial strategy, improve operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide data-driven insights that support sustainable business growth. This role is fully remote within the United States and offers the opportunity to influence executive decision-making across a fast-growing organization.
What You Will DoFinancial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Drive profitability, operational efficiency, and cash flow optimization across the organization.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Build and oversee company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Develop financial models supporting strategic initiatives, pricing, and expansion.
- Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable financial insights to business leaders.
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Analyze business performance and recommend improvements based on financial data.
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Oversee accounting, treasury, payroll, tax, procurement, and financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Maintain compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and audit readiness.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisors, and legal partners.
Capital Management
- Lead fundraising initiatives, debt financing, and investor relations when applicable.
- Manage banking relationships and capital allocation strategies.
- Optimize working capital and cash management processes.
- Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments through financial due diligence.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and financial regulations.
- Develop enterprise risk management strategies.
- Oversee financial policies, governance, and internal audit functions.
- Monitor tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
Leadership
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization.
- Foster collaboration across Finance, Operations, Sales, Product, HR, and Legal.
- Promote data-driven decision making throughout the company.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives through automation and technology adoption.
Required Qualifications
- 20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- 10+ years in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, Finance Director, or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate finance.
- Experience leading FP&A, accounting, treasury, and financial operations.
- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in SaaS, Technology, FinTech, AI, or high-growth organizations.
- Experience with venture-backed or private equity-backed companies.
- IPO readiness or public company reporting experience.
- M&A, fundraising, and investor relations experience.
- Experience building remote finance organizations.
- Knowledge of international finance and multi-entity accounting.
Technical Skills
- ERP Systems: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Financial Planning: Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Planful
- Accounting: US GAAP, IFRS, Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), SQL
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (Financial Cost Management)
- Automation: Power Automate, Alteryx, RPA
- CRM: Salesforce
- Collaboration: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack
Why Join Us
- Fully Remote within the United States
- Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
- Equity/Stock Options (where applicable)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays
- Professional Development and Leadership Programs
- Collaborative, high-growth culture with executive-level impact