Chief Financial Officer

Promentrs is a professional services firm providing high-caliber accounting and finance expertise to businesses across industries. We embed experienced professionals directly with our clients, giving them the senior-level talent they need, exactly when they need it. Whether a client is navigating a complex close, managing rapid growth, or preparing for an audit, our people step in and deliver with confidence and precision. We're building a team of sharp, self-motivated accounting professionals who want variety, autonomy, and real impact without the constraints of a traditional in-house role. This engagement begins as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, with the option to transition to full-time employment.

About the Role

As a CFO at Promentrs, you are the highest-ranking financial leader for our clients. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, board of directors, and executive leadership team, owning everything from financial reporting and controls to capital strategy, fundraising, and long-term planning. You will be brought in for high-stakes, high-impact engagements where the work genuinely matters, not for routine maintenance or administrative oversight.

Each engagement is unique. Rather than the routine, maintenance-driven work that defines most internal accounting roles, you'll be brought in for purposeful, high-impact projects that challenge you to think critically and perform at your best. Because you work on one engagement at a time on a full-time basis, you're fully immersed in each client's environment, developing deep expertise across industries, systems, and business situations that most accountants never encounter in a traditional role.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership
  • Serve as the senior financial executive for the client, partnering directly with the CEO, board, and ownership group to set and execute financial strategy
  • Develop and oversee long-term financial plans, revenue models, and scenario analyses that support business growth and sustainability
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for boards, investors, and stakeholders
  • Evaluate the overall financial health of the organization and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk
• Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance
  • Own the integrity of all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Establish and maintain a rigorous internal control environment that protects the organization and supports scalable growth
  • Oversee the month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination
  • Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting obligations across all relevant jurisdictions
• Capital, Treasury & Fundraising
  • Lead cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury strategy
  • Evaluate and advise on capital structure, debt financing, equity raises, and investor relations
  • Guide clients through fundraising processes, including preparation of investor materials, financial models, and due diligence support
  • Provide oversight of banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment activity
• FP&A, Budgeting & Performance Management
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
  • Develop and maintain KPI frameworks, management dashboards, and reporting systems that give leadership real-time visibility into business performance
  • Partner with operations, sales, and department leaders to build financial accountability across the organization
• Transactions & Special Projects
  • Support M&A activity including due diligence, deal structuring, purchase price allocations, and post-close integration
  • Lead or advise on ERP and financial system implementations and upgrades
  • Guide clients through IPO readiness, restructuring, carve-outs, and other transformational initiatives
  • Identify and drive process improvements that build a more effective, scalable finance function
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Build, lead, and develop the client's finance and accounting team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
  • Embrace a mentorship mindset by sharing knowledge, developing talent, and elevating the capabilities of everyone around you
  • Partner with controllers, accounting managers, and FP&A staff to ensure seamless execution across all financial functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA license strongly preferred)
• Big 4 public accounting experience is highly preferred
• 15 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years serving as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent executive role
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting standards
• Proven track record of serving as a strategic business partner to CEOs, boards, and investors across multiple industries or company stages
• Demonstrated experience with capital markets, fundraising, M&A, or other complex financial transactions
• Strong FP&A background, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience with large ERP and financial planning systems; comfort with data analytics tools and modern finance technology
• Exceptional communication and executive presence; you can command a boardroom and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly adaptable, self-directed, and effective in ambiguous environments
• Prior experience in public accounting, consulting, or multi-client professional services is strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset; you lead with vision, operate with integrity, and drive results without waiting to be directed
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools is required, including active use of Claude Cowork; candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, analyze financial data, and enhance productivity across accounting and finance functions

Benefits

• Variety that keeps you sharp: Work across different industries, company stages, and accounting environments; no two engagements are the same.
• Autonomy and ownership: You're the expert. We trust you to deliver, and our clients rely on you to lead.
• Flexibility built in: Engagements are structured to respect your schedule while meeting client needs, remote, on-site, or hybrid depending on the engagement.
• A path forward: This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor engagement. For professionals who thrive in our model, there's a genuine path to full-time employment with Promentrs.
• A firm that backs you: You'll work independently, but you're never isolated; Promentrs leadership supports your engagements, your growth, and your success.

Engagement Terms

This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) arrangement. Compensation is project- or hourly-based and will be discussed during the interview process based on experience, availability, and engagement scope. Conversion to a full-time employee role is available and actively encouraged for high-performing professionals.