Fractional Chief Financial Officer (100% remote)

The Mom Project; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a part-time Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in private equity and venture capital. This remote role focuses on fundraising support, compliance, and financial planning. You will play a pivotal role in managing investor relations and ensuring adherence to financial regulations while leading a dedicated finance team. Your expertise in tax strategy and risk management will be crucial as you guide the firm through its financial landscape. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the growth and success of the organization, making a difference in the investment space.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in private equity or venture capital.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund structuring and investor reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital deployment.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Investor Relations

International Taxation

Presentations

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Planning

Performance Reporting

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Regulatory Compliance

Divestitures

Accounting

Business Metrics

Financial Regulations

Investments

Performance Metric

Private Equity

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Partnership

Job description

Posted 3 days ago • 50+ applicants

Our Client - Private Equity & Venture Capital company

• Remote

$80.00 - $130.00/hour

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

20 hrs/wk

Contract to Hire (w2)

Remote work yes (100%)

Travel not required

February 17, 2025

End date

February 17, 2026

Superpower: Finance

Capabilities: Compliance

Preferred skills: Tax Compliance, Investor Relations, International Taxation, Presentations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Planning, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tax Laws, Rate Of Return, Regulatory Compliance, Divestitures, Accounting, Business Metrics, Financial Regulations, Investments, Performance Metric, Private Equity, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership

Preferred industry experience: Private Equity & Venture Capital

9+ years experience

Our client invests in Seed stage, series A, and Series B funding of startups in the technology sector, with particular focus on AgriTech. They are looking for an experienced part-time Chief Financial Officer or similar level, with experience in the private equity or venture capital space, specifically with supporting the fund’s fundraising and subsequent compliance and reporting.

This fractional role is 100% remote and can sit in any time zone. This role will be 20 hours a week, those hours can be flexible.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience raising and establishing private equity funds including the development of all assets (presentations, financial projections, and performance reports)
• Experience communicating with investors
• Understanding of Regulatory Compliance, particularly within the U.S., as majority of raises will be within the U.S.
• Experience with feeder funds would be a big plus!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Fund Management and Reporting

• Fundraising Support: Assists with fund structuring, including designing tax-efficient fund vehicles and working with legal teams to finalize fund documents.
• Investor Reporting: Prepares quarterly and annual reports, ensuring compliance with Limited Partner (LP) agreements.
• Performance Metrics: Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) like IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital).

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversees the firm’s budgeting process, forecasts cash flow needs, and manages expense allocations.
• Capital Deployment: Monitors fund capital commitments, distributions, and unfunded liabilities to maintain optimal liquidity.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to financial regulations (e.g., SEC in the U.S., AIFMD in the EU), tax laws, and reporting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS).
• Risk Mitigation: Establishes controls to manage financial, operational, and investment risks.

Tax Strategy and Structuring

• Tax Optimization: Works with tax advisors to design tax-efficient structures for the fund and its portfolio companies.
• Jurisdiction Management: Manages complexities of cross-border investments, ensuring compliance with international tax treaties.
• Valuation Oversight: Reviews and approves fair market valuations of portfolio companies, often involving third-party auditors.
• Exit Strategy Support: Collaborates with deal teams on divestitures, ensuring financial accuracy and optimizing returns.
• Finance Department Management: Leads the accounting, treasury, and financial operations teams.
• Training and Development: Mentors finance staff to ensure alignment with the firm’s objectives.

Strategic Partner

• Advisory Role: Acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO, partners, and investment teams on financial and operational matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interacts with LPs, General Partners (GPs), auditors, and regulatory bodies.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have U.S. residency at the time of application.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application, or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Screening Questions

Do you have fundraising experience in VC or PE space?

Have you led a finance function at a senior level?

Do you have experience in consciously modeling to support fundraising?