Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Miami FL 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Our client, a rapidly growing, venture-backed technology company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This is an opportunity to build the financial foundation of an innovative, high-growth organization as it prepares for its next stage of expansion.
This executive role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building scalable infrastructure from the ground up, and is excited by the opportunity to leverage AI to transform finance, operations, and business intelligence.
What You'll Do
As a key member of the executive team, you will lead the company's financial strategy while overseeing core operational functions that support long-term growth and scalability.
Finance Leadership
- Lead all accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, tax strategy, financial reporting, audits, and banking relationships.
- Develop sophisticated financial models that support strategic planning, capital allocation, and business growth.
- Serve as the executive financial partner to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Lead fundraising efforts, investor relations, board reporting, and future financing initiatives.
- Design and implement AI-powered financial systems that improve forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Compliance & Operations
- Oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
- Establish governance frameworks that support rapid growth and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Manage risk, insurance, internal controls, and fraud prevention strategies.
- Provide executive oversight of IT infrastructure and corporate facilities.
- Business Intelligence
- Build a modern, AI-driven business intelligence function that delivers real-time insights and supports data-driven decision making.
- Champion automation and AI solutions that streamline finance and operational processes.
- Human Capital
- Oversee payroll, compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs.
- Partner with leadership to build and scale the finance organization while supporting strategic hiring initiatives.
What our client is Looking For
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role within a high-growth technology or startup environment.
- Demonstrated success leading fundraising initiatives, preferably through a Series B or later financing round.
- Deep expertise in accounting, FP&A, financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Experience implementing AI and automation within finance organizations.
- Strong understanding of compliance, legal oversight, and multi-jurisdictional operations.
- Experience managing payroll, compensation, and benefits in a scaling organization.
- Background supporting marketplace, membership, subscription, or transaction-based business models is highly desirable.
- Experience in fintech, payments, hospitality technology, or luxury consumer businesses is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial strategy to executives, board members, and investors.
- A collaborative leadership style with high integrity, strong business judgment, and a builder's mindset.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, venture-backed organization during a pivotal stage of growth. You'll have the autonomy to build world-class financial infrastructure, influence executive decision-making, and play a critical role in shaping the company's future as it scales nationally and internationally.
If you're an entrepreneurial CFO who enjoys building, innovating, and driving strategic growth, we'd love to hear from you
This position is 100% onsite and requires working from the company's office location. This philosophy is entirely appropriate in a company experiencing hyper growth which can only continue sustainably to grow with a culture of close collaboration.
To express interest or learn more, please apply directly or contact us for a confidential conversation.
Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.
Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
