Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
Compensation: Equity-based executive role with salary to follow upon completion of Series A funding
Industry: Sports, Live Events, Entertainment, Creator Economy
About Us:
Critical Sports & Entertainment (CSE) is a fast-scaling, multi-division sports and entertainment platform operating at the intersection of athletics, culture, and media. With seven management divisions and eight owned live event companies, we’ve built a unique ecosystem that blends talent representation, live event promotion, and original IP into one integrated growth engine.
Our management roster includes 70+ clients across combat sports, basketball, football, music, wrestling, content/media, and NIL, supported by a network of 18+ former professional athlete advisors. On the event side, we operate and own a portfolio ranging from combat sports promotions and national amateur boxing leagues to basketball teams, a national wrestling series, and a college music tour. Several properties already draw 800+ attendees per event, with 2026 projections reaching 2,500–4,000+ attendees.
With our Series A raise underway, we are expanding our finance leadership to strengthen our infrastructure, optimize operational performance, and support rapid national expansion.
The Role:
We are seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) to work directly alongside the CFO, CEO, and broader C-suite to manage financial strategy, operations, and growth planning. This is a high-impact, equity-first executive role ideal for a finance leader with multi-vertical experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, live events, or high-growth startups.
The Deputy CFO will play a pivotal role in financial modeling, capital allocation, fundraising support, and establishing scalable systems that position CSE for long-term success. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, equity-first startup environment and can manage both the high-level strategy and day-to-day financial operations of a complex, multi-entity organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with the CFO to oversee all financial operations across CSE’s management and live event verticals
- Build, refine, and manage multi-year financial models to support Series A fundraising and investor relations
- Design scalable financial systems and processes for a multi-entity, high-growth company
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all divisions and events
- Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and expense optimization across the company
- Provide financial guidance on strategic initiatives, partnerships, and acquisitions
- Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and corporate governance requirements
- Prepare investor-ready reporting packages and assist in capital raise execution
- Support financial diligence for new ventures, event expansions, and sponsorship deals
Ideal Background:
- 10–15+ years in finance leadership roles—ideally in sports, entertainment, live events, media, or high-growth startups
- Prior experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance executive in a multi-division business
- Expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and investor relations
- Experience managing complex entity structures and multi-revenue stream operations
- Familiarity with the economics of live events, talent representation, and media rights
- Strong network within investor, sponsorship, and finance circles a plus
- Comfortable working in a high-growth, startup environment with equity-first incentives
Why Join CSE:
- Equity leadership role in one of the most diversified sports and entertainment companies in the country
- Collaborate with high-profile executives, creators, and industry leaders across multiple verticals
- Help scale a platform that blends management, live events, and original content into a unified growth model
- Be part of a high-upside, culturally relevant sports and entertainment brand in expansion mode
If you’re a finance leader who thrives in dynamic, multi-vertical environments and wants to help scale a bold vision—let’s talk.
