Remote Fractional CFO for Venture-Backed Growth

Propel Finance Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Topo Advisors is a modern advisory firm providing fractional accounting and finance support to growing software and services companies. We seek an experienced Fractional CFO to lead finance for a portfolio of venture-backed clients, partnering with CEOs and boards to craft 12–24 month plans and own budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising.

You will direct Topo's analytics and accounting team, shape scalable finance infrastructure, manage board materials, and drive capital strategy with investors

Qualifications

• 13+ years of accounting and finance experience, including senior finance leadership as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent.
• Significant experience with venture-backed organizations; client service or advisory environment preferred.
• Demonstrated track record leading equity and debt financings and working directly with investors, lenders, and boards.
• Experience implementing accounting and reporting systems, controls, and scalable processes.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the fractional CFO and a trusted member of the leadership team for a portfolio of venture-backed clients.
• Partner with CEOs and boards to establish and execute strategic plans 12-24 months out, balancing near-term performance with long-term investment.
• Own the annual operating plan, budgeting process, and financial forecast; ensure timely and insightful FP&A reporting to the CEO, leadership team, and board.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual board materials.
• Lead fundraising strategy and execution in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring companies are sufficiently capitalized and engaging fully on equity and debt financings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and other service providers on behalf of clients.
• Shape and build the finance and accounting infrastructure for clients, ensuring appropriate systems, controls, and processes are in place to support future growth.
• Partner with executive and HR leaders on capacity planning, including headcount, quotas, commissions, and incentive compensation plans.
• Direct the activities of Topo's analysts, finance managers, and accounting team to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members, including ownership of their performance and growth.
• Oversee monthly close, cash management, and accounting operations in conjunction with Topo's accounting team.
• Drive internal strategic initiatives that strengthen Topo's service model, methods, and processes.
• Answer complex strategic finance questions and serve as a senior resource for colleagues across the firm.

Skills

CFO leadership experience

Venture-backed experience

Equity & Debt Financings

Team management

Systems & controls

Education

CPA certification

MBA

Job description

Topo Advisors is a modern advisory firm providing fractional accounting and finance support to growing software and services companies. We seek an experienced Fractional CFO to lead finance for a portfolio of venture-backed clients, partnering with CEOs and boards to craft 12–24 month plans and own budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising.

You will direct Topo's analytics and accounting team, shape scalable finance infrastructure, manage board materials, and drive capital strategy with investors