Consulting Chief Financial Officer

IXSAR Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

IXSAR Capital in San Francisco seeks a Consulting Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy across the firm and selected portfolio companies. This full-time, on-site role requires strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

You will build financial plans, oversee reporting, advise on capital allocation and fundraising, and present insights to partners and boards. A finance degree is required; MBA/CPA/CFA preferred, with venture capital experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field required.
• MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in venture capital, private equity or high-growth tech startups.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and modeling for firm and select portfolio companies.
• Oversee forecasting, reporting and internal controls.
• Advise on capital allocation, fundraising and strategic scenarios.
• Present insights to partners, founders and boards.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Variance analysis

Data-driven decision making

Venture capital / startup finance

Private equity experience

Financial systems & controls

Stakeholder management

On-site collaboration

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description

IXSAR Capital is a San Francisco–based venture firm focused on investments in space-tech, autonomy, and robotics. The firm partners with technical founders from pre‑seed to Series A, leading high‑conviction rounds in cutting‑edge technologies. IXSAR Capital maintains a hands‑on approach, supporting portfolio companies through early growth and scale. Team members work closely with founders, investors, and strategic partners to build enduring, innovation‑driven businesses.

Role Description

The Consulting Chief Financial Officer is a full‑time, on‑site role based in San Francisco, CA, responsible for leading financial strategy and oversight across IXSAR Capital and selected portfolio companies. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include developing and maintaining financial plans and models, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and providing strategic guidance on capital allocation and fundraising. The role involves reviewing and interpreting financial statements, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and establishing robust internal controls and financial processes. The Consulting CFO will collaborate with partners and founders on scenario analysis, risk management, and performance metrics, and will present financial insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong finance and financial planning skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Expertise in financial statements and financial reporting, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.
• Advanced analytical skills, including scenario planning, variance analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Extensive experience in venture capital, private equity, or high‑growth startup environments, ideally in technology sectors.
• Proven track record in building and improving financial systems, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and boards.
• Ability to work on‑site in San Francisco, CA, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and founders.
• Relevant academic background such as a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CFA) is preferred.