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Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Cherry Bekaert's Recruiting & Staffing practice is conducting a search for an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support a rapidly growing technology organization during a pivotal phase of expansion. This leadership opportunity will be instrumental in guiding financial strategy, supporting capital raising initiatives, enhancing financial operations, and positioning the organization for long-term scalable growth.
The ideal candidate will bring prior CFO experience within a Series B SaaS, fintech, or technology company, along with a proven track record of partnering with executive leadership, investors, and boards to drive strategic financial outcomes.
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 3-4+ Months
Schedule: Approximately 20+ hours per week initially, with the potential to increase to 35-40 hours per week
Compensation: $125/hour
Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities
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Interim CFO (Contract) | Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
$125/Hour | 3-4+ Month Engagement | Potential for Extension or Direct Hire
Cherry Bekaert's Recruiting & Staffing practice is conducting a search for an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support a rapidly growing technology organization during a pivotal phase of expansion. This leadership opportunity will be instrumental in guiding financial strategy, supporting capital raising initiatives, enhancing financial operations, and positioning the organization for long-term scalable growth.
The ideal candidate will bring prior CFO experience within a Series B SaaS, fintech, or technology company, along with a proven track record of partnering with executive leadership, investors, and boards to drive strategic financial outcomes.
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 3-4+ Months
Schedule: Approximately 20+ hours per week initially, with the potential to increase to 35-40 hours per week
Compensation: $125/hour
Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with executive leadership to support capital raising and growth initiatives.
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Develop investor-ready financial models, board presentations, and executive reporting packages.
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Lead financial due diligence activities and coordinate with investors, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders.
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Build and maintain financial forecasts, cash flow analyses, and long-range growth scenarios.
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Provide strategic insight to support key decision-making and corporate planning efforts.
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Lead and mentor the finance organization, including FP&A, Controller, and offshore accounting resources.
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Assess organizational structure and recommend enhancements to support future growth.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial and operational matters.
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Assist in the recruitment, transition, and onboarding of a permanent CFO, as needed.
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Enhance management reporting, KPI dashboards, and SaaS performance metrics.
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Improve budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
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Evaluate and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and close procedures.
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Partner with external auditors and ensure consistent financial reporting practices.
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Assess current finance systems, infrastructure, and operational processes.
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Recommend ERP and financial technology enhancements to improve efficiency and visibility.
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Develop a finance systems roadmap that supports scalability and organizational growth.
Qualifications
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Previous experience as a CFO, Interim CFO, or senior finance executive within a high-growth organization.
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Required experience supporting a Series B SaaS company.
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Strong understanding of SaaS business models, recurring revenue, and key financial performance metrics.
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Demonstrated success supporting equity and/or debt financing activities, investor relations, and fundraising initiatives.
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Extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic finance.
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Proven ability to build and scale finance processes, controls, and systems in a growth-oriented environment.
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Fintech or banking technology industry experience is highly preferred.
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Ability to work onsite in Charlotte, North Carolina, two to three days per week.
This engagement offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic, growth-focused technology organization by providing strategic financial leadership during a critical stage of development and potential fundraising activity.
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