Fractional CFO

Summary

Join Jobscan, a fast-growing, self-funded startup, as our Fractional CFO. You will be a hands-on strategic partner, driving financial performance by maximizing profit, optimizing unit economics, and ensuring exceptional ad efficiency. This role requires extensive experience in consumer and SaaS startups. You will develop and implement financial strategies, lead financial planning, and advise on fundraising. You will also collaborate with various teams to optimize advertising spend and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about building sustainable, profitable businesses. This is a remote-friendly role with a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or similar senior financial leadership role, specifically within consumer and/or SaaS startups
• Demonstrated expertise in maximizing profitability and optimizing unit economics in high-growth environments
• Strong analytical skills with a particular focus on advertising efficiency and performance marketing ROI
• In-depth understanding of startup financial operations
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and maximize long-term profitability
• Provide expert financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team to inform key business decisions
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Advise on fundraising strategies, investor relations, and capital allocation
• Deeply analyze revenue streams, cost structures, and operational efficiencies to identify opportunities for profit enhancement
• Develop, track, and optimize key unit economics metrics (e.g., Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), Gross Margin per unit/subscriber, Churn Rate)
• Implement strategies to improve the profitability of individual products/services and overall business lines
• Work closely with product and operations teams to embed financial discipline and efficiency into core processes
• Collaborate closely with marketing and growth teams to optimize advertising spend and maximize return on ad investment (ROAS)
• Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate the effectiveness of various advertising channels and campaigns
• Provide financial oversight on performance marketing budgets, ensuring alignment with acquisition and profitability targets
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce CAC while maintaining or improving customer quality
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
• Prepare compelling financial presentations for board meetings, investors, and internal stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Sales, Operations) to ensure financial objectives are integrated into departmental goals
• Potentially provide guidance to junior finance or accounting staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Remote-friendly - Our roles in Taiwan may involve semi-regular coworking sessions with the local team