Chief Financial Officer (FinTech)

Peskind Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing financial organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their finance function amid strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public company environments, investor relations, and capital markets. Responsibilities include managing various financial functions, ensuring compliance, and enhancing relationships with stakeholders. The role is suited for a strategic thinker with a strong track record.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including experience as CFO or senior finance executive in a publicly traded company.
• Hands-on experience in investor relations, earnings calls, analyst relations, and SEC filings.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial modeling, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial functions, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, audit, compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure financial systems and reporting meet public company standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the investment community.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Investor relations

Capital markets knowledge

Team building

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

Job description

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: [Flexible / Hybrid / Onsite – as applicable]
Industry: Financial Technology / Digital Assets / DeFi
Confidential Client

A fast-growing, innovative organization at the forefront of decentralized finance (DeFi) is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a proven track record in public company environments. This executive will lead the finance function through strategic growth initiatives, capital markets activity, and evolving regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial leadership, hands‑on investor relations, and capital structure optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Lead all financial functions, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, audit, compliance, and risk management. Partner with the executive team on strategic planning, M&A, and operational scaling.

• Public Company Readiness & Compliance: Ensure financial systems, controls, and reporting meet public company standards. Oversee regulatory filings, audit preparation, and financial disclosures.

• Investor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison to the investment community. Craft and deliver financial messaging for quarterly earnings, investor presentations, and roadshows. Build relationships with analysts, shareholders, and potential investors.

• Capital Markets & Fundraising: Drive capital strategy, including equity/debt financing and liquidity planning. Provide guidance on valuation, capitalization, and investor expectations.

• Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and scale a high‑performing finance team aligned with the company’s mission and values.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including experience as CFO or senior finance executive in a publicly traded company
• Hands‑on experience leading investor relations, including earnings calls, analyst relations, and SEC filings
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial modeling, and corporate governance
• Track record of preparing and guiding companies through IPOs, SPACs, or uplistings is highly desirable
• Prior exposure to fintech, digital assets, blockchain, or DeFi is a plus
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline and attention to detail
• Articulate communicator capable of building trust with the Board, investors, and internal stakeholders
• Adaptable leader who thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments