Fractional CFO

Remote
September 4, 2024
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Job Description

SPRCHRGR (pronounced “supercharger”) is a consultancy providing highly skilled team members across a variety of complementary disciplines.  Our services include expert-level accounting and finance strategy, reporting, data visualization and analysis, business process streamlining, customized technology solutions, executive search, and more.  We say, “cut out the vowels, get there faster!” – which is essentially what we help businesses do, get to their goals faster.

Growing companies must look forward to manage cash burn and anticipate future capital needs. Solid financial projections rely on thoughtful bookkeeping to inform insightful assumptions and give business owners visibility around varying profit margins, costs, cash flow timing, and other KPIs. 

As a CFO you will use your technical analysis skills, financial leadership, strategic thinking, and modeling ability to help our clients look forward by working alongside our Accounting Operations team to “Supercharge” (hence SPRCHRGR) their businesses.  It will afford you a high degree of flexibility, the ability to focus on CFO-level work, an opportunity to work with exciting companies, and a support network of financial professionals.  

We are looking for stellar CFOs who want to support an interesting mix of clients while building and managing strong client relationships. We work across a wide range of industries – technology, non-profit, SaaS, real estate, professional services, manufacturing, eCommerce, CPG, and more.  If you are ready to work with clients ranging from cutting-edge startups to private equity funds and venture capital – this opportunity is for you!  

Responsibilities 

  • Manage finance and accounting functions
  • Provide business analysis on companies operations and product results
  • Direct all accounting functions, including payroll, account receivables/collections, expense processing, taxes, and revenue recognition and reporting (working with our Accounting Operations team, as necessary)
  • Provide leadership needed to plan and grow profit efficiently, including developing budgets and providing accurate projections in support of business strategy.
  • Present timely and valid interpretation of operating results
  • Responsible for overall fiscal operations: directing internal financial programs and procedures. and maintaining useful relationships with outside partners and vendors
  • Provide ongoing financial analysis and modeling to a range of company leaders in support of key business decisions
  • Provide sound leadership in complying with financial and legal requirements
  • Develop short-range and long-range financial plans to achieve established corporate goals
  • Collaborate with the Accounting Operations team on technical finance and accounting challenges
  • Committed to working at least 25+ hours a week (FT roles are available)
  • Process-oriented
  • Desire to learn new technologies/methods
  • Eager to follow established practices of SPRCHRGR – and help improve them!
  • Experience in a remote environment is a plus
  • Clear and concise communication – both written and verbal
  • An unwavering commitment to confidentiality
  • A dedicated workspace
  • Access to reliable and secure high-speed internet
  • Embrace Core Values

Minimum Credentials

  • 15+ years in a financial role with at least 5+ years as a finance leader
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Excel – at a minimum, you must be highly proficient with – Pivot Tables, Data Tables, formulas, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR. VBA macro writing is a plus
  • Experience working with venture-backed, private equity, and start-up companies
  • Strong understanding of equity and debt financing
  • Proven track record in successfully supporting growth using strong analytical skills and effective financial modeling and tracking
  • Experience leading financial budgeting and financial planning process
  • Ability to oversee, review, and direct corporate accounting functions
  • Solid understanding of financial compliance requirements and experience implementing and managing financial policies
  • High level of energy and ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic business environments

Proficient in

General ledger accounting fundamentals, Financial Modeling, Numerical Reasoning, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, FP&A, Microsoft Excel, Cloud-based software, learning new tools & processes

Compensation

  • Salary range of $160K to $200K per year
  • 401K w/ up to 4% match (no vesting)
  • 100% remote, always
  • Customizable benefit options
  • The work is performed M-F, between 8 AM to 5 PM PST hours
  • We can provide you with a laptop and necessary hardware/software

WHO WE ARE

Ethical

We do good. We act with integrity, earning trust instead of asking for it, and we do what is right even when it isn’t easy. We are transparent, promptly sharing information and feedback directly and freely with all relevant stakeholders.

Positive

We love what we do. It shows in the positive and constructive attitude we bring every day. We realize work is more than just output; it’s about the life experiences we share along the way.

Passionate

We care. A lot. We expect high performance of ourselves and our teammates. We constantly look to innovate and improve. We play to win and keep raising the bar to deliver results.

Professional

We are one team, focused on the “we” rather than the “I.” We’re consistently organized and accountable. Our work speaks for itself and stands the test of time. 

Inclusive

By design, our team members believe, act, feel, and look differently from each other. We foster a sense of belonging and respect for every individual and we expect the same from our clients and partners.

HOW WE OPERATE

We focus on what matters

We work efficiently but don’t cut corners or compromise on best practices. We prioritize long-term value over short-term gains. We value simplicity over complexity.

We reward it

We reward the effort of our peers with matched enthusiasm. We share the spotlight and credit generously. We celebrate our successes, even the small ones.

We own it

We take pride in our work. We see projects through from start to finish. We continuously update process documentation and fix things we find broken along the way.

We’re a service-first organization

We exemplify a customer-first mindset across everything we do internally & externally, always learning from our colleagues, partners, and clients. While the customer isn’t always right, we value their trust in us and strive to reciprocate value by anticipating their needs, priorities, and expectations.