Chief Financial Officer (hybrid, Seattle) [81838]

Onward Search • Full-time • Greater Seattle Area, US • $200k - $350k / year • 1d ago

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer is a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s financial strategy, ensuring strong financial operations, and positioning the organization for rapid growth and future fundraising.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on leadership, with deep involvement in day‑to‑day finance, accounting, FP&A, and controller‑level functions.

**This role is NOT open for relcation candidates at this time.

Type: Direct hire, hybrid

Pay / Comp: $200,000 - $350,000 salary, based on experience

Performance Bonus: Yes

Equity Option: Yes

Chief Financial Officer Requirements

Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 8+ years in senior financial leadership roles such as CFO or VP of Finance.
Proven success scaling high‑growth technology, AI, SaaS, and/or healthcare companies across public and private environments.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting successful fundraising rounds and managing investor relationships.
Strength in financial planning, analysis, treasury management, capital structure optimization, and portfolio strategy.
Track record of close strategic partnership with CEOs, influencing company direction and growth initiatives.
Experience with Big Four accounting firms preferred, along with deep knowledge of GAAP, financial regulation, and SEC requirements.
Strong background in M&A strategy, due diligence, and integration.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders, executives, and boards.
Experience working with boards of directors and external stakeholders.
Healthcare financial experience preferred, including familiarity with reimbursement models and sector‑specific regulations.

Chief Financial Officer Duties

Partner with the CEO to define and execute a long‑term financial strategy aligned to ambitious growth targets and a potential $1B+ valuation trajectory.
Lead capital raising and investor relations, including financial modeling, investor materials, and due diligence for future fundraising rounds.
Drive FP&A, treasury, capital structure planning, and portfolio management, delivering insights on customer profitability, product performance, and resource allocation.
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, investment allocation, and risk mitigation, ensuring financial stability while enabling growth.
Oversee financial compliance, GAAP adherence, tax strategy, and regulatory readiness, including preparation for potential future public reporting.
Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the board, translating complex financial insights into clear business recommendations.
Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing finance team, while driving financial discipline, accountability, and process improvement across the organization.
Lead M&A evaluation, due diligence, and integration, supporting inorganic growth opportunities.