Client CFO - (CPG & E-Commerce)
FinanceWithin · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinanceFull-time
About Us We're building the financial backbone for the most ambitious consumer brands in the country. Our firm combines McKinsey-level strategy, Big Four precision, and founder-grade hustle to serve e-commerce and CPG companies from startup to scale, and from zero to exit. We strike the right balance between traditional accounting and embedded partnership. We work inside our clients' businesses, providing not just financial clarity but operational firepower to move fast, stay lean, and grow with confidence. If you're looking to do the best work of your career — surrounded by smart, motivated, kind people — we'd love to meet you. THE ROLE We’re hiring a full-time Client CFO (Director) to serve as a fractional CFO to a portfolio of consumer brands across e-commerce, retail, and CPG. This is a high-impact, multi-client leadership role for someone equally comfortable in Excel, on investor calls, and in the boardroom. You will lead financial strategy, advisory and FP&A for multiple brands. Owning forecasting, modeling, capital planning, and strategic decision support. But beyond that, we want a builder: someone who improves how the work gets done through better systems, templates, and automation. Responsibilities Lead Client Finance (Fractional CFO)Serve as Client CFO (fractional) for a portfolio of clients and brands. Own all FP&A efforts, including budgeting, cash runway, forecasting, and board reportingAct as a strategic partner to founders, CEOs, and investors; turning data into business decisionsManage banking, credit, investor, and board relationships with polish and confidence Own Modeling, Forecasting, and Financial ClarityBuild and maintain dynamic 1/3/5-year financial modelsDrive rolling forecasts, margin analysis, scenario planning, and demand planningBuild KPI dashboards and reporting systems for executive teamsReview reconciliation data with our internal accounting team and ensure reporting integrity Strategic Advisory + Capital Markets SupportAdvise clients on fundraising, M&A, debt strategy, and capital allocationSupport and own credit packs and operate as “deal time CFO” when neededSupport board material prep and investor communications when neededProvide decision frameworks to help clients navigate growth, burn, and tradeoffs Workflow Optimization + Systems ThinkingTemplatize, automate, and scale recurring workUse tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Gsheets, and Zapier to deliver faster and smarterDocument SOPs and drive internal improvements to our client delivery engine Qualifications Strong experience in finance leadership roles (past experience in a multi-client role is required). Deep understanding of consumer business models (DTC, retail, omni-channel, wholesale)Strong FP&A and modeling skills, with experience in budgeting, building multi-year 3-statement modeling, and operational forecastingExperience with accounting systems (QBO, NetSuite)Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and communicate with confidenceExperience working with executive teams and board-level stakeholdersComfortable managing multiple client relationships in a fast-paced environmentBonus: strong experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) or automation tools (Zapier, Notion, Airtable)Thrives in a lean, high-performance, distributed team What You’ll Love High-impact, high-autonomy role advising category-defining brandsSmall, elite team where your work drives real outcomesRemote-first culture with deep collaboration and zero bureaucracyA fast-growing firm that rewards performance, not pedigreeHigh comp upside based on book of business performance