Overview:
This is a fractional, hourly role to start, with the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.
A portfolio of high-growth, early-stage companies backed by an independent sponsor is seeking experienced, startup-savvy CFOs to lead financial strategy and execution across multiple businesses. These roles are ideal for hands-on financial leaders who thrive in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments and are eager to build financial infrastructure from the ground up.
The portfolio spans diverse industries, including MedTech (pre-FDA clearance), alcohol/distilling, liquor brands, and genetics — all requiring CFOs who are not only strategic thinkers but also strong operators who can roll up their sleeves and deliver results in real time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic partner to founders and executive teams in driving business growth
- Build financial operations from scratch: budgeting, cash flow forecasting, internal controls, and reporting
- Design and iterate on operating models that support scale and align with business goals
- Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital planning with a high degree of accuracy
- Implement foundational systems and processes in early-stage, lean environments
- Partner with leadership to support capital raises, investor reporting, and board communications
- Guide strategic decisions around FDA milestone planning (for MedTech) or production and distribution cycles (for alcohol/liquor businesses)
- Oversee or build finance teams and manage third-party providers as needed
Qualifications:
- Proven CFO or senior finance experience in early-stage or startup companies
- Comfortable operating in unstructured, fast-moving environments with limited resources
- Deep understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, and operational finance
- Prior experience standing up systems, controls, and scalable financial processes
- Industry experience in one or more of the following:
- Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with founders and communicate with investors
- Bias for action, adaptability, and a builder’s mindset
MedTech / Life Sciences (especially pre-commercial or FDA-regulated)
Alcohol/Distilling / CPG
Biotech / Genetics
United States
Ghana only
Italy only
