Fractional CFO for High-Growth VC-Backed Startups

Consult; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 344,000 - 689,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Access to top-tier startup clients

Elite team supporting high-level work

Equity partnership opportunities

No business-development headaches

Job summary

Alta Advisors is expanding its elite team of finance leaders and seeking an experienced Fractional CFO to support multiple venture-backed startups. You will drive strategic decision-making, oversee financial operations, lead fundraising efforts, and provide Board-ready reporting.

This independent contractor role is ideal for a seasoned senior finance leader and offers flexibility to work remotely while delivering high-impact leadership across a portfolio of clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years total experience in finance with strong accounting fluency.
• 3+ years in a CFO or VP Finance role at high-growth venture-backed startups.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting capital-intensive businesses in sectors like deeptech, hardtech, and applied AI.
• Experience with capital raising and investor management.
• Strong modeling and presentation skills (Google Sheets + Slides).
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• Able to manage multiple client relationships and scale supporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CFO to Alta’s venture-backed startup clients, providing strategic leadership and financial oversight
• Lead high-level financial strategy, Board communications, and executive reporting
• Oversee FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and coordination of tax and audit processes
• Support capital raising processes, including preparation of financial materials and investor communications
• Manage internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery of accounting, FP&A, and financial operations
• Manage client scope, profitability, and identify opportunities for upsell or expansion

Skills

Executive presence

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Board communications

Strategic finance leadership

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Alta Advisors is expanding its elite team of finance leaders and seeking an experienced Fractional CFO to support multiple venture-backed startups. You will drive strategic decision-making, oversee financial operations, lead fundraising efforts, and provide Board-ready reporting.

This independent contractor role is ideal for a seasoned senior finance leader and offers flexibility to work remotely while delivering high-impact leadership across a portfolio of clients.