Interim Chief Financial Officer
Ascent CFO Solutions
At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to startups and SMEs. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth. As we continue to expand our services and client base, we are seeking experienced Interim Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to join our dynamic team of fractional financial professionals.
In this full-time (~40 hours/week) contractor role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of clients navigating transformation, rapid growth, operational improvements, fundraising, M&A, and exit preparation. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working across industries.
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.
Our clients include startups, scale-ups, privately held companies, and VC- and PE-backed organizations across a wide range of industries such as Technology, SaaS, Professional Services, Construction, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Healthcare, CPG, FinTech, Real Estate, and more.
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
Assess and improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
Coordinate 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
