Startup CFO

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Posted Nov 5, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $120K – $180K/yr

Overview

This role involves leading and growing a fractional CFO service and advising founders on budgeting, forecasting, runway, burn, and fundraising preparation—turning financial data into decision-making.

The organization is building an integrated platform that supports bookkeeping, finance, legal, tax, and fundraising. In line with that mission, this role includes converting first-time manual work into repeatable systems and co-designing an AI-driven CFO agent that delivers CFO-level insights to founders at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the fractional CFO service.
  • Advise founders on:
    • budgeting
    • forecasting
    • runway
    • burn
    • fundraising preparation
  • Translate financial numbers into founder-level decisions.
  • Convert tasks done manually the first time into scalable systems.
  • Co-design an AI agent for CFO intelligence.
  • Work in close collaboration with founders and other stakeholders, operating effectively in ambiguity.

Requirements

  • 2+ years in corporate finance (Big 4, M&A, investment banking, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to build with AI, with interest in pursuing a career focused on AI-driven agents and automation.
  • Strong financial modeling capabilities, including:
    • cash flow
    • forecasting
    • dashboards
  • Comfort working directly with founders and confidence in stakeholder communication.
  • Fluent English.
  • Real entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from zero, including working at pace alongside the founder and stakeholders.

Location

  • 100% remote

Employment Type

  • Full-time