Startup Partnerships Advisor - Startup CPA - Chicago

Acquisition Network LLC; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 70.000 - 95.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Startup Partnerships Advisor with startup accounting or CPA experience in Chicago. You will develop relationships with founders and accountants, identify companies approaching fundraising, and coordinate consent-based introductions to our team.

You will bring an accounting background to understand financing readiness and the questions founders face as they prepare to grow. This is a remote contractor role.

Formación

• Experience in startup accounting, public accounting, outsourced accounting, controllership, or related advisory roles.
• Familiarity with startup reporting, cash flow, financial controls, financing readiness, and founder decision-making.
• Professional relationships within the startup ecosystem in Chicago.

Responsabilidades

• Build relationships with startup founders, accountants, finance operators, and other professionals in Chicago.
• Recognize signals that a company may be preparing for a capital raise or growth.
• Hold high-level conversations about timing, goals, and interest in additional support.
• Qualify whether an introduction to Acquisition Network would be relevant.
• Coordinate introductions after obtaining founder permission.
• Maintain notes, relationship records, and follow-up activity.
• Share feedback about recurring accounting and readiness questions.

Conocimientos

Startup accounting

Relationship building

Communication

Independent contractor

Educación

CPA certification

Descripción del empleo

Startup Partnerships Advisor - Startup CPA - Chicago

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can recognize when a startup may be preparing to raise capital and connect its leadership with an appropriate next step.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Partnerships Advisor with startup accounting or CPA experience in Chicago. You will develop relationships across the founder and accounting ecosystem, identify companies approaching a fundraising decision, and coordinate consent-based introductions to our team. Your accounting background should help you understand financing readiness and the operational questions founders face as they prepare to grow.

What you will do

• Build relationships with startup founders, accountants, finance operators, and other professional advisors in Chicago.
• Recognize signals that a company may be preparing for a capital raise or significant growth phase.
• Hold high-level conversations about timing, goals, and interest in additional support.
• Qualify whether an introduction to Acquisition Network would be relevant.
• Coordinate introductions only after receiving permission from the founder.
• Maintain accurate notes, relationship records, and follow-up activity.
• Share general feedback about the recurring accounting and readiness questions founders encounter.

What we are looking for

• Experience in startup accounting, public accounting, outsourced accounting, controllership, or a related advisory role.
• Familiarity with startup reporting, cash flow, financial controls, financing readiness, and founder decision-making.
• Professional relationships within the startup ecosystem in Chicago.
• Clear communication and the ability to discuss business needs without overstepping professional boundaries.
• Strong organization, discretion, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor role.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity centered on partner development and qualified founder introductions. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be set out in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

This role does not require you to provide accounting or tax advice for Acquisition Network. You must protect client confidentiality, follow applicable professional duties, and avoid sharing client information without clear authorization.

Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.