Fractional CFO

Ascent CFO SolutionAt Ascent CFO Solution, 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. 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 strategyProvide strategic business advice to clientsPrepare and maintain financial models, rolling forecasts and cash-flow forecastsManage the budgetary process and analyze budget vs. actual variancesAssist clients in fundraising and/or M&A activityManaging Ascent CFO and/or client resources to oversee/complete the month-end close and reporting packagesOnboard clients which may include an assessment phaseEstablish and implement appropriate accounting processes and internal controlsIdentify and track key trends and metricsDevelop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI monitoring and reportingCoordinate and manage the annual audit and tax return processFinancial 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 positionsBachelor's Degree required, CPA license or MBA strongly preferredExperience as a strategic leader, most comfortable being the "right hand" to the CEOConsiderable experience with building financial forecast and cash flow modelsSignificant experience raising capital in the venture capital spacePassion for energetic leadership in the finance and accounting organizationComfortable with being "hands-on" in accounting and ERP systems including QBOnline, NetSuite, Intacct, and other accounting packagesHighly 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/eventsWhy Our Employees Choose Ascent CFO Solutions:Set your own schedule, choose the number of hours you want to work, generally between 15 and 35 hours/week, and work remotely (with in-person opportunities)Engage with a wide range of business matters across a variety of industriesConnect 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 projectsBenefit from our strong 12+ year reputation in delivering custom engagements with a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and expertiseWork directly with smart entrepreneurs and business leaders who view you as a trusted partner in their companiesBenefits include:Employee health, dental and vision insurance401K matchQuarterly stipend towards educational or professional developmentTechnology stipendPaid sick and holiday timeBonus/commission eligibilityPromotion and mentoring opportunitiesAscent 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.