CFO providing fractional CFO services to ambitious startups in Sydney, focusing on client service delivery and strategic advice. Join a leading startup-focused accounting and CFO firm.
Responsibilities
Act as the lead fractional CFO for a portfolio of startup and scaleup clients, in Sydney and around Australia
Partner closely with startup founders on strategy, cash flow, runway, pricing, hiring and growth decisions
You’re comfortable being the most senior finance voice in the room.
Own forecasting, board reporting and investor-ready financials
Support capital raises, debt funding, grants and M&A where relevant
Translate complex financial information into clear commercial insight
Work alongside our accounting, tax, R&D and advisory teams
Represent Standard Ledger in the Sydney startup ecosystem
Contribute to new client relationships through your network where possible, and participating in events
Requirements
Have 10+ years’ experience across CFO, FD or senior commercial finance roles
Have delivered finance services in a client-facing, advisory or professional services environment
Have deep experience with startups or fast-growing businesses
Are comfortable operating as a fractional CFO across multiple clients
Are CA or CPA qualified and know when to bring this to bear, without leading with this
Are Sydney-based and happy being out in front of clients
Are active in, or closely connected to, the startup ecosystem
You’re commercial, pragmatic and not precious. You care about helping businesses grow, not just producing technically correct answers.
Benefits
We’re flexible on structure and timing for the right person, and we’ll support a thoughtful transition into the role.
As well as the core base salary, there's also the possibility of sharing some of the growth upside if you're up for that, as well as the possibility of owning part of the bigger picture with equity in our business via an employee share scheme.
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