Fractional CFO
Ascent CFO Solutions
- Boulder, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 shareholders
- 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 plus
- 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
- 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