Fractional CFO

Summary

Join Woolf, a leading university reshaping global education, as its Vice President of Finance. This part-time, remote contract position offers a $5,000 monthly compensation and requires a CPA or CFA certification. You will lead and scale finance operations, shaping financial strategy, and preparing for Series A fundraising. The role demands a strategic thinker with global financial expertise and experience building finance teams in fast-paced environments. You will advise the CEO, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance. Success requires advanced financial modeling skills and experience in high-growth startups.

Requirements

• Certification Required: CFA or CPA
• Education : MBA or management consulting experience (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, or Big Four)
• Advanced in financial modeling, cash flow management, and forecasting
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and modern finance tools
• 10+ years in financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or similar), preferably in high-growth or global startups
• Proven experience in leading Series A or later-stage fundraising efforts, including due diligence and investor relations
• Proven ability to manage complex financial models and processes, including FP&A
• Proven ability to oversee AP/AR, financial close, and cash flow processes
• Proven ability to handle inter-company eliminations with multi-currency and international financial operations is required
• Ability to manage complex booking to amortization schemes with accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
• Exceptional communicator who can translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO and executive team on financial planning, cash runway, and capital allocation
• Own and update the company’s financial model, including revenue forecasts and scenario planning
• Guide board-level financial reporting and support investor communications and due diligence
• Review and validate outputs from the finance ops team, including AR, AP, and monthly close
• Help maintain process discipline around cash flow management, multi-currency accounts, and financial controls
• Ensure internal and external compliance, including GAAP standards, audits, and tax filings
• Collaborate with internal teams to update budget models, headcount forecasts, and operating plans
• Advise on cost optimization and ensure alignment of spend with company priorities
• Recommend improvements to financial systems, tools, and workflows
• Provide coaching and oversight to financial operations staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth startups or early-stage organizations
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial processes
• Highly self-motivated, comfortable working in a remote-first environment, and enthusiastic about tackling challenges head-on
• Operationally focused with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• $5,000/month on contract
• Remote
• Part-time (10-15 hours/week)