Remote Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 4,165,000 - 6,997,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Full remote work arrangement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and operations, fully remote. The CFO will steer capital allocation, fundraising, and investor relations, while overseeing accounting, treasury, FP&A, and tax.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep market knowledge, and a track record of profitability and growth in tech/startups. Responsibilities include building a high-performing distributed finance team, guiding board-level financial insights,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Experience with fundraising, capital markets, and strategic financial planning

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy, including capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A
• Oversee all financial operations: accounting, treasury, FP&A, tax
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Lead strategic financial decision-making and provide insights to the board
• Build and mentor a distributed finance team

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing fintech startup, is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their financial strategy and operations entirely remotely. As the senior-most financial executive, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial planning, risk management, reporting, and investor relations. This executive position demands strategic leadership, a deep understanding of financial markets, and the ability to drive profitability and sustainable growth from anywhere. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an innovative company within a fully remote, flexible, and forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy, including capital allocation, fundraising, and M&A activities.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and tax.
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Lead the financial aspects of strategic decision-making, providing insights to the board and executive team.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, distributed finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a tech or startup environment.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, fundraising, and managing complex financial operations.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, venture capital, and private equity.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with experience managing remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and substantial equity options.
• Full remote work arrangement with flexibility in working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to be a key player in a rapidly scaling, innovative company with a global reach.