Startup Partnerships Advisor - Fractional CFO - Los Angeles

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. For this initiative, we are expanding a network of independent professionals who can recognize when a founder is preparing to raise capital and connect that founder with an appropriate next step. The role Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Partnerships Advisor with fractional CFO experience in Los Angeles. You will build relationships with startup finance professionals and founders, recognize companies approaching a fundraising decision, and coordinate relevant introductions to our team. Your finance background should help you understand the questions founders face before a raise without requiring you to perform client finance work for Acquisition Network. What you will do Develop relationships with founders, fractional CFOs, finance consultants, and startup operators in Los Angeles. Identify companies considering a capital raise, acquisition, or other material financing event. Discuss each founder's goals, timing, readiness, and constraints at a high level. Determine whether an introductory conversation with our team would be relevant. Make introductions only after receiving the founder's permission. Record useful context, relationship activity, and agreed follow-up accurately. Share general market patterns that can help us improve founder support and partner outreach. What we are looking for Experience as a fractional CFO, startup finance leader, finance consultant, controller, or closely related advisor. Working knowledge of cash planning, financial models, fundraising preparation, reporting, and investor diligence. Existing relationships with founders or startup service providers in Los Angeles. Consultative communication skills and the ability to establish credibility with senior decision-makers. Strong professional judgment, organization, and follow-through. Ability to work independently in a remote contractor environment. This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity focused on relationship development and qualified introductions in Los Angeles. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be confirmed in the written contractor agreement. Professional standards You will not be asked to disclose private client financial data, provide financial advice on Acquisition Network's behalf, or promise financing results. All outreach and introductions must respect your existing duties, contracts, and confidentiality obligations. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acquisition Network LLC