Virtual/Fractional CFO
Job description
SPRCHRGR (pronounced "supercharger") is a professional services consultancy providing highly skilled team members across a variety of complementary disciplines. We like to say, “cut out the vowels, get there faster!” because we prioritize creativity, efficiency, and performance in our work, and we have fun doing it.
Our exceptional staff + innovative approach set us apart from stuffy traditional accountancies and commoditized outsourced bookkeeping agencies. We think differently about our work supporting high-growth startups, forward-thinking SMBs, and nonprofits located all across the US.
We specialize in cutting-edge technology and partner with dynamic businesses across diverse industries. Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, learning, and process-driven efficiency.
Accepting Applications
We are looking for stellar Virtual CFOs who want to support an interesting mix of businesses while building and managing strong client relationships. This opportunity is for you if you’re ready to take on new challenges and work with clients ranging from cutting-edge startups to private equity funds and everything in between.
If you are an experienced accounting & finance professional with an impressive ability to think on your feet, learn quickly, and solve problems - we want you!
Our Virtual CFOs are critical members of our clients’ finance department, bringing financial planning & analysis and leadership expertise to drive business intelligence and strategy for growing businesses. They build financial forecast models, annual budgets, operating plans, profitability & variance analyses, and cash flow models. They lead and work on a broad variety of special projects such as KPI analyses, cohort analyses, inventory demand planning, due diligence support, and M&A support. Virtual CFOs are also often involved as functional analysts in custom software development work we specialize in to supercharge our client’s back office.
This position directs the work of FP&A Managers and Sr. Financial Analysts on our staff to provide hands-on mentoring while benefitting from a team-based approach to divide and conquer on each work assignment. This is a position that is proactive and solution-oriented, supporting clients in the fast-paced world of startups and high-growth SMBs. Virtual CFOs have the opportunity to increase their earnings with us through profit-sharing bonuses and other executive compensation awards.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and direct the work of FP&A Managers and Sr. Financial Analysts on our staff
- Responsible for overall fiscal operations: direct our dedicated accounting teams on their functions supporting the full monthly accounting cycle of client businesses
- Supervise client engagements and occasionally direct the client’s own internal accounting & finance team
- Maintain useful relationships with outside partners and vendors engaged with each client business
- Develop short-range and long-range financial plans to achieve established corporate goals and maximize client profitability
- Provide ongoing financial analysis and modeling to a range of company leaders in support of key business decisions
- Present timely and valid interpretation of operating results to board of directors and senior management team of clients
- Provide sound leadership in complying with financial and legal requirements
- Attend client board meetings (virtually)
- Support clients with investor capital raise activities and bank debt negotiations
- Prepare for and support buy-side and sell-side due diligence for client businesses
- Analyze current market trends and competition of clients’ industries
- Collaborate with others to solve ad-hoc technical finance and accounting challenges
- Assist with systems implementations and custom software solutions
Qualifications
- 12+ years in a financial role with at least 8+ years as a finance leader
- Strong understanding of equity and debt financing
- familiarity with managing startup equity cap tables
- 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 and review corporate accounting functions
- Solid understanding of financial compliance requirements and experience implementing and managing financial policies
- Proactive and client-centric attitude
- Fast learner w/ability to effectively prioritize and manage time
- Hungry for experience in fast-paced, dynamic business environments
Proficient in
- Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, learning new software
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- 401K w/ up to 4% match (no vesting)
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- 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.
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Leadership
- Analytical Skills
- Budgeting
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem Solving
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