CFO

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Bonus program

Paid vacation and holidays

Support for continuous training and/or

Certification

Mentorship for career development

Team-oriented work culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a CFO to lead the financial function for a leader in the Legal & Accounting space. This remote leadership role focuses on strategic planning, reporting, and operational discipline, partnering with executives to support investment valuation and compliance.

The CFO will guide a finance team, strengthen processes, manage payroll and benefits, oversee audits, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting while staying current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in venture capital.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting and reporting.
• Manage valuation processes for investments.
• Develop financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Communicate fund performance to limited partners and address inquiries.
• Monitor cash flow and optimize financial resources.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and insurance operations.
• Manage the audit process and ensure timely reporting.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Venture capital

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

CPA certification

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a CFO to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This remote leadership role will oversee the financial function with a focus on strategic planning, reporting, and operational discipline. The CFO will partner closely with executive stakeholders to support investment valuation, fund performance communication, and compliance across a complex financial environment. This position also plays a key role in guiding a finance team and strengthening processes that support both day-to-day operations and long-term decision-making.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting and reporting
• Manage valuation processes for investments
• Develop financial models to support strategic decisions
• Communicate fund performance to limited partners and address inquiries
• Monitor cash flow and optimize financial resources
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and insurance operations
• Manage the audit process and ensure timely reporting
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

Qualifications

• CPA certification required
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in venture capital
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Exceptional organizational skills

Benefits

• 401K with employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Bonus program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Support for continuous training and certification
• Mentorship for career development
• Team-oriented work culture

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.