Fractional CFO for Public Readiness (Remote, Part-Time)

Flying Horse Capital; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Part-time engagement

Job summary

Flying Horse Capital, on behalf of a strategic partner, seeks a Fractional CFO to lead the public company transition. You will build reporting infrastructure, controls, and a team to file with confidence and operate as a public company.

You’ll work directly with the CEO, board, auditors, and legal counsel, guiding SEC reporting, GAAP compliance, and capital structure decisions throughout the readiness process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance and accounting leadership (CFO/VP Finance/Controller).
• Direct SEC reporting experience; led public company reporting.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC Reg S-X/S-K, and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC registration and ongoing reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and registrations).
• Close gaps in technical accounting, close processes, and financial statement prep under US GAAP.
• Design and implement SOX-compliant internal controls; prepare for 404 readiness.
• Manage the external audit relationship and PCAOB audit process.
• Build the public company finance calendar, disclosure controls, and audit committee reporting.
• Advise on capital structure, equity, and transaction accounting for listing.
• Oversee regulatory and compliance reporting relevant to payments and money movement.
• Assess finance team capability and advise on hiring or outsourcing for public ops.

Skills

CFO leadership

SEC reporting

GAAP expertise

SOX controls

financial services knowledge

Education

CPA certification

Big 4 background

Job description

Flying Horse Capital, on behalf of a strategic partner, seeks a Fractional CFO to lead the public company transition. You will build reporting infrastructure, controls, and a team to file with confidence and operate as a public company.

You’ll work directly with the CEO, board, auditors, and legal counsel, guiding SEC reporting, GAAP compliance, and capital structure decisions throughout the readiness process.