Company Description
F2A (Fundamentum Frontier Advisors) is India’s frontier tech Venture investing platform, focusing on advanced technology ventures at growth stage. The firm invests across Enterprise and Consumer AI, as well as Deep Tech companies at advanced TRLs, with typical investment cheques ranging from $10m to $20m. F2A follows a thesis-driven approach to identify inflection points in the journey of target investees. The team partners closely with founders to leverage frontier technologies for scalable, long-term value creation. Professionals joining F2A have the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and high-impact capital allocation.
Location: Gurugram, India
Role: Chief Financial Officer – Fund & Corporate Finance, Operations and Compliance
Role Description
We are looking for a hands-on CFO who will take end-to-end ownership of finance, fund operations, taxation, regulatory compliance and financial governance across our Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and investment management entities.
The role covers both fund-level responsibilities and corporate-level financial management, working closely with the General Partners, Fund and Corporate Finance teams, investment teams, trustees, fund administrators, auditors and regulatory advisers.
This is a leadership role requiring a combination of strategic financial oversight and strong execution capabilities. We have team members responsible for many of the functions below, and the job is to lead the initiative and be a point of liaison to the General Partners and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. AIF Finance & Ops
* Work with AIF Finance and Ops Team to provide strategic oversight and Oversee accounting, financial reporting and financial controls across Category II AIFs and associated investment vehicles.
* Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, trustees, banks and auditors.
* Support fund launches, new schemes, parallel vehicles and offshore fund structures.
2. AIF Regulatory Compliance
* Track the regulatory compliance framework for SEBI-registered AIFs and their investment management entities.
* Ensure compliance with applicable SEBI AIF Regulations, circulars, reporting requirements and fund documentation.
3. Corporate Finance & Financial Management
* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis and cash flow management.
* Establish robust financial controls, approval processes and management reporting systems.
* Support corporate structuring, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and expansion initiatives.
4. Governance, Risk & Compliance
* Establish and maintain strong financial governance and internal control frameworks.
* Coordinate board reporting, statutory audits, secretarial compliance and corporate governance processes.
* Identify financial, operational and regulatory risks and implement appropriate controls.
5. Leadership & Systems
* Drive automation and technology adoption across accounting, reporting, reconciliations and compliance workflows.
* Establish scalable processes capable of supporting multiple funds, entities and jurisdictions.
* Act as a trusted financial and operational partner to the General Partners.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We strongly prefer candidates currently working in a senior finance, CFO, fund operations or finance-and-compliance leadership role at an Alternative Investment Fund or investment management company.
* CA qualification strongly preferred.
* Approximately 12–20 years of relevant experience, with significant direct exposure to AIFs, private equity, venture capital or alternative asset management.
* Strong working knowledge of SEBI Category I/II AIF regulations and fund operations.
* Demonstrated experience managing both fund accounting and investment management company finances.
* Familiarity with fund structures, LP reporting, capital calls, distributions, carry waterfalls and portfolio valuations.
* Sound understanding of taxation, regulatory reporting, audit and corporate compliance.
* Experience coordinating with trustees, custodians, fund administrators and regulatory advisers.
* Exposure to offshore funds, cross-border structures or international LPs would be an advantage.
* Strong leadership, attention to detail and ability to work directly with senior investment professionals.
What We Value
We are particularly interested in someone who:
* Has actually managed finance and compliance for an operating AIF, rather than only advising AIF clients.
* Can independently run the finance and compliance function without relying excessively on external consultants.
* Combines regulatory discipline with commercial and business judgement.
* Is comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
* Can build scalable systems and teams while remaining hands-on.
