Fractional CFO

About this opportunity

CXOwork is placing Fractional CFOs with Seed–Series C companies that need financial leadership without the full-time cost. These companies are raising, scaling, or navigating a complexity inflection point — and they need a CFO who has seen more cap tables and data rooms than their CEO has.

You will own the financial narrative, build the models the board trusts, and give the CEO a clear view of runway, burn, and growth economics at all times. You will also lead or support the fundraise process — managing the data room, coaching the CEO through investor conversations, and reviewing all transaction documents.

Core responsibilities

• Build and maintain investor-grade financial models: 3-statement model, 5-year plan, scenario analysis, and fundraise bridge
• Own the SaaS metrics dashboard: ARR, MRR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, payback period, and churn by cohort
• Lead full fundraise process management: data room preparation, investor narrative, diligence Q&A, and close coordination
• Manage FP&A function: monthly close, variance analysis, department-level P&L ownership, and quarterly reforecast
• Oversee relationships with auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and existing investors
• Design executive compensation structures, equity refresh schedules, and option pool sizing
• Advise on M&A target evaluation, term sheet negotiation, and integration financial planning
• Implement and own financial controls, expense management policies, and ERP/accounting system (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Prepare board-ready financial packages: monthly board deck financials, quarterly investor updates, and annual budget presentations

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in finance, with at least 4 years as CFO or VP Finance at a venture-backed company
• Track record through at least two equity fundraise processes (Series A, B, or venture debt) from model to close
• Deep fluency in SaaS unit economics and the ability to educate founders on what metrics VCs use and why
• Experience managing external auditors, Big 4 relationships, and audit-readiness for a growing company
• Strong knowledge of cap table management, 409A valuations, option plan mechanics, and secondary transactions
• Ability to act as the sole senior finance person — comfortable doing strategic and operational work simultaneously

Nice to have

Not required — but will strengthen your match quality.

• CPA, CFA, or MBA from a top-15 institution
• Investment banking or Big 4 accounting background (Goldman, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, PwC, etc.)
• Experience with R&D tax credits, international transfer pricing, or multi-entity consolidation
• Prior fractional CFO or interim finance leadership experience

Application process

1. 01Application with at least one fundraise or financial transformation case study (10 min)
2. 0245-minute panel focused on financial modelling, SaaS metrics, and investor narrative construction
3. 03Profile approved and surfaced to matched companies
4. 04Founder intro call — financial gap and runway assessment
5. 05Engagement kick-off within 10 business days