Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Fractional-to-Full-Time Path (Boston)

Location: Boston, MA (International operation)

Job Type: Full-time pathway via initial fractional engagement

Travel: up to ~15%

Compensation: 1099 to start with the opportunity to convert to full time with competitive base + performance incentives + equity potential + benefits (at full-time conversion)

About the Opportunity

The CFO Centre is recruiting an experience CFO for a high-growth, global medical technology manufacturer based in the Boston area, a current client of the CFO Centre. The company has a 30+ year track record serving specialized healthcare and life sciences markets and is now entering its next growth chapter, including U.S. expansion as co-HQ office, software-enabled offerings, and deeper penetration into Cell & Gene Therapy-related markets.

This role is designed as a fractional-to-full-time transition:

You begin as a CFO Centre fractional CFO, initially dedicating ~30–50% capacity to this client.
Over an estimated 3–6 month period, as scope matures, the role is expected to transition into a full-time position directly with the client (a current CFO Centre client).
The plan is to start with the CFO Centre and transition to full time based upon the requirements of the business. This opportunity is designed with flexibility in mind:
Both you and the company get to know each other before agreeing to employment terms;
During the ramp period, you may also support other select CFO Centre assignments to bolster income;
If preferred, you may choose to remain with the CFO Centre long-term in a fractional portfolio model

This structure provides a high-quality “mutual fit” pathway while ensuring immediate strategic finance leadership continuity.

What You’ll Do

As CFO, you will partner with the CEO and executive team to lead global finance and enable scale. Key responsibilities include:

Lead global financial strategy, planning, and performance management
Build and evolve monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages (financials + KPIs)
Oversee accounting, tax, compliance, and statutory reporting across multiple countries
Manage finance operations involving U.S. and Italian entities, including intercompany structures/charges
Support and maintain compliance frameworks, including Qualified Small Business (QSB/QSBS-related) considerations
Drive fundraising processes end-to-end (deck development, terms negotiation, board/CEO communication, diligence/data room, close)
Lead buy-side/sell-side diligence and exit-readiness planning
Partner on strategic initiatives including market expansion and platform evolution
Oversee external auditors and third-party partners (banking, legal, audit, IT, insurance, benefits)
Manage and mentor remote/global finance talent
Support import/export process awareness and controls relevant to U.S./EU operations

What We’re Looking For

10+ years in senior finance leadership roles (CFO or equivalent)
Proven leadership across multi-country finance teams and operations
Strong experience in cross-border finance, especially U.S.-Europe structures
Demonstrated success in equity/debt fundraising and transaction execution
Deep command of financial planning, KPI architecture, and board-level reporting
Track record of strategic partnership with CEOs and leadership teams
Experience managing compliance across jurisdictions
Experience coordinating with external auditors and advisors
Strong operator mindset: strategic and hands-on
MBA preferred, CPA a bonus

Ideal Background

We’re especially interested in candidates who combine:

Medical device / healthcare / life sciences exposure (highly valued)
International operating experience
Growth-stage or transformation experience (new markets, platform expansion, commercialization support)
Calm execution style with high accountability and communication rigor

Why This Role Is Distinct

Immediate, meaningful impact in a globally active business
Defined runway to a full-time CFO seat with a thoughtful transition model
Flexibility and optionality through the CFO Centre platform
Opportunity to shape growth strategy, fundraising narrative, and enterprise value creation

About The CFO Centre

The CFO Centre is a global CFO services firm known for its fractional CFO practice of experienced finance leaders. We work with ambitious businesses that need strategic financial leadership to scale, transform, execute, and exit with confidence.

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