Client-Facing Chief Financial Officer (Remote)

A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to empowering businesses through strategic financial leadership. As a CFO, you will be at the forefront of client engagements, guiding them through financial complexities while mentoring a talented team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work fully remotely, allowing for a flexible work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you will help shape the financial futures of diverse entrepreneurial clients. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Full benefits including health, dental, and vision

Flexible vacation

401k plan with company match

Work Wherever philosophy

No busy season

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years in accounting/finance with 6+ years in leadership roles.
• CPA highly preferred with strong integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships, providing strategic financial expertise.
• Guide clients through complex financial decisions and strategies.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Forecasting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MAcc, MBA, or MSA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Are You Ready to leave Public Accounting and Elevate your Career to a CFO?

Are you a tech-loving accounting professional passionate about growing business and helping them succeed?

Are you an independent, compassionate, analytical, and fast-paced leader?

Join ALC, a fast-growing, fully remote CFO Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, and HR Services firm. We are on a mission to 'WOW professionally and CARE personally' by providing expert guidance, people centric service, and custom solutions. We believe the combination of unmatched strategic thinking and experience, coupled with a caring human touch, is the key to success and allows us to bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to the growing organizations and business leaders we serve.

We're Seeking:

• Strong strategic and analytical leader who is excited by the nuances around growing businesses.
• Tech-savvy accounting enthusiasts with strong credentials eager to support entrepreneurial businesses.
• A professional valuing systematic approaches, coupled with creativity to find a solution that fits best.
• Those craving a fast-pace & diversity in tasks, as well as a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent project manager who is able to manage multiple priorities seamlessly.
• Someone with a CAN-DO, positive attitude committed to continual growth for themselves and the team.
• A strong team leader, passionate about mentoring and developing a team.

Who We Are:

We are a passionate team serving privately held, entrepreneurial businesses across the U.S. Our domains span property management, real estate, data management, professional services, non-profits, transportation & logistics, distribution, and more.

Core Values We Live By:

• Speak Your Truth
• Get Sh*t Done
• Team Up
• Be Curious
• Choose Joy

RESPONSIBILITIES

Dive deep into strategic financial oversight and be the cornerstone of our client relationships. As CFO, you'll be the strategic lead on client engagements, mentor our skilled team, navigate complex technical matters, and aid us in building the foundation and infrastructure needed to help our clients and ALC grow.

We aim to be our client's true strategic partner and an extension of their team. As such, as the CFO, you will:

• Lead the full client relationship, providing high-level financial expertise, strategic advice, and actionable recommendations, as well as manage the team.
• Guide clients through complex financial decisions, including forecasting, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.
• Collaborate with clients to set long-term financial strategies, aligning initiatives with their operational and growth goals.
• Proactively lead quarterly business reviews, ensuring ongoing alignment with client needs and uncovering opportunities for value creation.
• Translate financial data into clear business insights, guiding clients to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
• Navigate financial complexity and uncertainty with confidence, offering calm, expert leadership during high-stakes moments.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on business decisions beyond accounting, including operations and organizational planning.
• Represent ALC in external communications with board members, investors, and other stakeholders, projecting credibility and strategic vision.
• Identify and recommend innovative accounting tools, trends, and technologies to improve client outcomes.
• Deliver thought leadership in one or more areas of finance, serving as a recognized expert both internally and externally.

The successful candidate:

• Builds trusted relationships by offering clear, strategic financial guidance rooted in deep technical expertise.
• Serves as a proactive thought partner to clients and internal teams, contributing beyond finance when needed.
• Operates as a steady and confident leader, especially in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Thinks holistically—balancing short-term wins with long-term value and scalability for clients.
• Demonstrates strong executive presence and communication skills, able to engage credibly with C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
• Maintains a growth mindset and uses quarterly reviews, feedback, and KPIs to drive continual improvement.
• Partners across departments and functions to provide integrated solutions that support business goals.
• Proactively identifies financial and operational risks, offering creative, strategic solutions.
• Guides and inspires team members, mentoring others and developing future leaders.
• Embodies ALC's commitment to WOW professionally and CARE personally, ensuring clients feel valued, supported, and understood.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• MAcc, MBA, or MSA preferred
• Minimum 15 years experience in accounting or finance roles; 6+ in leadership roles
• CPA highly preferred
• Public Accounting experience highly preferred
• Mastery of cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, etc)
• An uncompromising sense of integrity and ethics
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a remote team effectively

• "Work Wherever" philosophy - independence, freedom and flexibility by working from your home office!!
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, accident, and pet insurance
• Flexible vacation and a company close at the end of the year!
• 401k plan with company match
• No busy season!!
• Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability

**NOTE: This is a W2, full-time, 40-hour/week position. We are committed to fostering employee engagement and seeking individuals for long-term employment. As part of our comprehensive recruiting process, we will include two short assessments, the results of which will be considered as part of your overall application. Additionally, there will be a live accounting test via Teams Screen Share to confirm your accounting skills. Passing this test is a mandatory requirement for this position. Please only apply if you are confident in your ability to successfully complete this test.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000.

How We Determine Compensation:

As a fully remote employer, ALC determines pay for positions by considering national and industry-specific survey data. We assess external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the marketplace for jobs comparable to those within our company.

For new hires, we aim to offer competitive compensation that allows room for future growth. Salaries are determined based on factors such as the applicant's level of experience, education, specialized knowledge, and skills. We also consider the external market rate, our internal budget, and internal equity for the same position. Candidates with a stronger skill set may receive higher pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with ALC is based on merit, competence, qualifications, and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Offer of Employment:

All offers of employment at ALC are contingent upon the satisfactory results of a thorough background check and the ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.