Accounting / Finance
Fractional CFO For Startups, Chicago (Remote) Freelance Part Time Telecommute Temporary
Job Overview:
Are you a seasoned CFO passionate about steering startups through their financial journeys? We’re seeking experienced Fractional CFOs to join our global network of top-tier fractional executives. Shiny is the ideal platform for professionals who have served as a CFO, CFO consultant, or fractional CFO and want to bring their financial expertise to innovative startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
At Shiny, we connect fractional executives with startups and SMBs that require strategic financial leadership and support. If you’re looking for remote, part-time opportunities to work with exciting companies, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
- Startup Finance Advisory: Provide expert financial advice to startup founders, helping them navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in their growth stages.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead FP&A processes to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Management: Oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards.
- Payroll Setup and Management: Establish and manage payroll systems that ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Financial Systems Implementation: Set up and maintain financial systems, including QuickBooks or other relevant software, to streamline financial operations.
- Financial Reporting & KPI Tracking: Prepare and present financial reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Board & Investor Relations: Participate in board meetings, prepare financial reports for stakeholders, and assist with investor relations to secure funding and support growth.
- Tax Advisory and Compliance: We offer tax planning and advisory services and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
- Risk Management involves Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure long-term stability.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial practices comply with industry regulations, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
Qualifications:
- Extensive CFO Experience: 7+ years of experience, including in a CFO role, CFO consultancy, or similar leadership position within the finance sector.
- Proven Remote Work Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to manage financial operations remotely, using tools such as Slack, Zoom, QuickBooks, and other remote collaboration platforms.
- Strategic Financial Vision: Strong ability to align financial strategies with business goals, focusing on long-term growth and financial sustainability.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in leading and developing finance teams, focusing on fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
- Technical Financial Expertise: In-depth knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and tax regulations across various industries and geographies.
- Vendor Management Skills: Experience managing relationships with financial service providers, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Financial Systems Proficiency: Expertise in setting up and managing financial systems, including QuickBooks or similar software.
- Investor and Stakeholder Communication: Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to investors, board members, and other stakeholders.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly adapt to changing financial environments and solve complex financial challenges with innovative solutions.
Why Join Shiny?
Diverse Opportunities: Work with various startups and SMBs, each with unique financial challenges and opportunities, allowing you to expand your expertise continuously.
Long-Term Engagements: Engage in long-term projects that offer the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and significantly impact businesses’ financial success.
Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to the growth of innovative companies.
Professional Growth: Be part of a network of top-tier fractional executives, where you can share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and continuously grow your career.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about opportunities to work with innovative startups, we invite you to apply today. Our streamlined vetting process ensures that you can quickly onboard to our platform and start receiving introductions to clients who need your financial expertise.
Learn More:
Curious about how becoming a Fractional CFO can accelerate your career and help businesses thrive? Explore our Fractional CFO Guide on our blog to learn more.
