Interim CFO
Ascent CFO Solutions · Denver Metropolitan Area · 4 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEducationTemporary
Position Overview
As an Interim CFO, you will step into organizations during critical transition periods—whether covering a leave of absence, filling a gap between permanent CFOs, supporting a restructuring, or stabilizing the finance function during rapid growth. You will provide immediate executive-level financial leadership, ensuring continuity, stability, and strategic direction while maintaining business momentum. You will be accountable for client satisfaction, deliverable accuracy, timeliness, and overall engagement success.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner and “right hand” to CEOs and executive teams
- Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business goals
- Build and maintain financial models, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Lead budgeting processes and analyze budget-to-actual performance
- Identify and monitor key financial trends, KPIs, and business metrics
- Develop executive dashboards and board-ready reporting packages
- Support and lead fundraising efforts, including venture capital and private equity transactions
- Lead M&A initiatives, including due diligence, valuation support, and post-acquisition integration
- Oversee or directly manage month-end close processes and financial reporting
- Absess and improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
- Cook up annual audits and manage tax return processes
- Present financial results and strategic insights to Boards of Directors and shareholders
- Lead client onboarding engagements, including financial assessments and transition planning
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Several years serving as a full-time CFO
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA license and/or MBA strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience as a strategic financial leader and executive partner
- Proven success working with fast-growth companies
- Extensive experience building financial forecasts and cash flow models
- Strong background in M&A, including due diligence and integration
- Experience raising capital, particularly within the venture capital ecosystem
- Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities
- Experience working across multiple industries
- Strong ERP and accounting systems experience (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and similar platforms)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets experience a plus
- Entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional communication and leadership skills
Location
Location may be fully remote or on-site depending on the client’s request