Fractional Chief Financial Officer

Arootah; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking experienced CFOs to lead financial strategy across a diverse portfolio of early-stage companies. This fractional, hourly role offers a competitive pay range and potential for full-time transition based on performance. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess robust financial operations experience, especially in industries like MedTech, alcohol, and genetics.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO or senior finance experience in early-stage or startup companies.
• Comfortable operating in unstructured, fast-moving environments.
• Deep understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to founders and executive teams.
• Build financial operations from scratch including budgeting and reporting.
• Guide strategic decisions around FDA milestone planning and production cycles.

Skills

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting

Operational Finance

Strategic Partnership

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

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Base pay range

$275.00/hr - $400.00/hr

Overview:

This is a fractional, hourly role to start, with the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

A portfolio of high-growth, early-stage companies backed by an independent sponsor is seeking experienced, startup-savvy CFOs to lead financial strategy and execution across multiple businesses. These roles are ideal for hands-on financial leaders who thrive in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments and are eager to build financial infrastructure from the ground up.

The portfolio spans diverse industries, including MedTech (pre-FDA clearance), alcohol/distilling, liquor brands, and genetics — all requiring CFOs who are not only strategic thinkers but also strong operators who can roll up their sleeves and deliver results in real time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to founders and executive teams in driving business growth
• Build financial operations from scratch: budgeting, cash flow forecasting, internal controls, and reporting
• Design and iterate on operating models that support scale and align with business goals
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital planning with a high degree of accuracy
• Implement foundational systems and processes in early-stage, lean environments
• Partner with leadership to support capital raises, investor reporting, and board communications
• Guide strategic decisions around FDA milestone planning (for MedTech) or production and distribution cycles (for alcohol/liquor businesses)
• Oversee or build finance teams and manage third-party providers as needed
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven CFO or senior finance experience in early-stage or startup companies
• Comfortable operating in unstructured, fast-moving environments with limited resources
• Deep understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, and operational finance
• Prior experience standing up systems, controls, and scalable financial processes
• Industry experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  
  

MedTech / Life Sciences (especially pre-commercial or FDA-regulated)

Alcohol/Distilling / CPG

Biotech / Genetics

• Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with founders and communicate with investors
• Bias for action, adaptability, and a builder’s mindset
  
  
  
  
  

This is a fractional, hourly role to start, with temp-to-hire and full-time potential.

Hourly rate is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Equity or profit participation may be available for candidates who transition to full-time roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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