Fractional CFO

Role Description

As a Fractional CFO, you aren't just an advisor—you are a catalyst for growth. You will step in as a trusted strategic partner (and occasionally a hands-on builder), tailoring your approach to what each client needs.

• Strategic Advisory: Partnering directly with CEOs and executive teams to design, pressure-test, and execute financial strategies.
• Capital & Advisory Strategy: Leading clients through fundraising rounds and M&A transactions, from initial valuation and due diligence to seamless post-merger integration.
• Financial Architecture: Constructing robust financial models, dynamic rolling forecasts, agile cash-flow projections, and KPI dashboards that leadership teams actually look forward to reviewing.
• Governance & Leadership: Presenting high-impact financial narratives to Boards and shareholders, while providing oversight to internal or client-side accounting teams.
• Operational Excellence: Modernizing accounting processes, internal controls, and overseeing audit/tax readiness.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a true CFO seat.
• You are a strategic visionary, not just a spreadsheet steward. You know how to translate complex data into an actionable business strategy for CEOs.
• Proven, hands-on experience navigating venture capital fundraising and leading M&A deals from inception to integration.
• Comfortable pivoting across diverse sectors like Tech, SaaS, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Real Estate.
• While you operate at the highest strategic level, you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into QBO, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct when a client needs it.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or MBA are highly preferred. Advanced mastery of Excel is non-negotiable (Google Sheets proficiency is a strong plus).
• While this is a flexible, remote-first role with some purposeful client time, candidates residing in Colorado, Arizona, or Florida are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation: $120–$140 per hour, based on experience.
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available to all employees averaging 25+ hours/week).
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Financial Upside: Lucrative bonus structures and commission eligibility for business development efforts.
• Growth & Tech Support: Quarterly professional development stipends and dedicated technology allowances.
• Time to Recharge: Paid sick time, holiday time, and volunteer time.
• Culture: Active mentoring opportunities and a highly collaborative remote environment with occasional, optional in-person team building.

Company Description

Ascent CFO Solutions is expanding our bench of elite financial leaders who are ready to trade the corporate grind for high-impact, fractional engagements across a diverse portfolio, from early-stage startups to VC- and PE-backed companies scaling past $50M.

We don’t just offer gig work; we offer a premium ecosystem backed by a 15-year reputation.

• True Autonomy: Design your ideal schedule. Most of our CFOs choose to maintain a highly rewarding 25-35+ hour work week.
• A Built-in Engine: Skip the grueling hustle of business development. We bring the clients to you, backed by a world-class team of Controllers and Accountants ready to support your engagements.
• An Elite Community: Join a collaborative, brilliant network of financial peers who share insights, solve problems together, and celebrate wins.
• Proven Growth: Work with a recognized leader—we are a 2x Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company and a 4x Winner of Built In’s Best Places to Work!