CFO

Boutique Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus with cash and

Equity participation for co-founders

Premium-sharing health coverage

Life insurance and LT disability

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Chief Financial Officer to build the finance function from day one in Boston, reporting to the CEO and overseeing forecasts, reporting, and investor credibility on Wall Street and in Europe.

The role requires deep private capital experience, senior leadership, and the ability to raise initial capital while shaping fund structures and equity plans. Expect on-site work with a global investor network.

Qualifications

• 15+ years as CFO or VP of Finance in private capital, international environment.
• Proven success raising capital including credit facilities and investments from LPs.
• Existing Wall Street/City of London investor relationships.
• Final internal authority on financial integrity.
• Experience forecasting and presenting to exec committee.
• Experience forming international funds and private placements.
• Knowledge of IFRS in advisory/finance contexts.
• Full-time on-site presence in Boston with early start.

Responsibilities

• Originate and participate in capital-raising activities.
• Represent the firm to investors with credibility and executive presence.
• Develop and maintain investor relationships internationally.
• Take ownership of forecasts and financial reporting from the CEO.
• Oversee accounting, tax operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead formation and management of international funds and investor-driven structures.
• Collaborate on business development toward targeted investor classes.
• Build the finance function from the ground up as the firm launches.

Skills

Capital raising

Investor relations

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Accounting foundation

Education

MBA or equivalent

CPA track background

Job description

Position Title: CFO

A newly launching international private capital platform in Boston is seeking a CFO to build its finance function from the first day. The role sits next to the CEO in the office, takes over the firm's forecasts and numbers, and carries the financial credibility of the firm in front of investors on Wall Street and in the City of London. A senior team of about ten has already been selected, many from large corporates, and the firm operates without a rigid hierarchy.

The CFO will help raise the firm's initial capital, shape the funds and investor structures that follow, and serve as the final internal word on financial integrity. Compensation includes a target bonus of 1.75x base, with the opportunity to participate in co-founder voting equity at the founder's discretion. The firm is private, with no plans to go public, and its reach spans North America and Europe, with offices in Boston, London, Madrid, and Switzerland.

Salary Range: $300,000 / Year

Plus a target annual bonus of 1.75x base salary, paid 70% in cash over three years and 30% in non-voting management incentive shares that vest over three years

CFO Responsibilities

• Originate and participate in capital-raising activities, including working capital lines of credit, equity tranches, Limited Partner investments in the firm's funds, and direct investor participation in pipeline opportunities
• Represent the firm to investors on Wall Street and in the City of London, presenting with credibility and executive presence
• Use established investor and financial institution relationships to open doors for the firm
• Assume ownership of forecasts and financial reporting from the CEO and work directly with the executive management committee
• Oversee accounting, tax operations, regulatory compliance, and relationships with external auditors and advisors
• Assess capital needs for investment and co-investment activity and make recommendations to the Management Committee and Investment Committee
• Lead the formation and ongoing management of international funds and investor-driven fund structures supporting private placements
• Collaborate with senior executives on business development directed toward targeted investor classes
• Build the finance function from the ground up as the firm launches

CFO Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience as a CFO or VP of Finance, ideally in the private capital space and within an international corporate environment
• Demonstrated success raising capital, including credit facilities, equity tranches, and investment from Limited Partners and direct investors
• Existing Wall Street investor relationships and the presence to represent the firm in New York and London
• Strong accounting foundation, combining investment-banking CFO experience with CPA-track rigor
• Experience as the final internal authority on a firm's financial integrity
• Experience forecasting and presenting financial results to an executive management committee
• Experience forming and maintaining international funds and investor-driven fund structures in connection with private placements
• Working knowledge of internationally recognized accounting standards, including IFRS, as applied to advisory services, financial services operations, and investment management
• Experience engaging financial institutions internationally, particularly in the London and New York markets
• Strong managerial and communication skills, with regular interaction at the Main Board and Management Committee levels
• Outstanding academic credentials and partner or senior associate experience at a recognized international accounting firm, with a track record at the executive level
• Full-time, on-site presence in Boston every day, with a start between 8 and 9 a.m. and occasional off-hours meetings due to international partnerships
• An MBA or equivalent experience is preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program with cash and equity components
• Opportunity to participate in co-founder voting equity at the founder's discretion
• Medical coverage with a premium-sharing structure that extends to dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Qualified finance executives with Wall Street and City of London investor relationships who want to build a finance function and raise capital for a new international platform should apply today.