Fractional CFO

As Fractional CFO at Alta Advisors, you'll serve as the primary finance partner to multiple venture-backed startups in deeptech, hardtech and applied AI. This role involves driving strategic decision-making, overseeing financial operations, and leading fundraising efforts while providing board and investor-ready reporting.

You'll be supported by a high-calibre team of FP&A and accounting professionals, including alumni of Big 4 firms and investment banks, allowing you to focus on strategic, high-impact leadership across multiple companies whilst building a thriving practice.

• Serve as CFO to venture-backed startup clients, providing strategic leadership and financial oversight
• Lead high-level financial strategy, board communications, and executive reporting
• Oversee FP&A, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and coordination of tax and audit processes
• Support capital raising processes, including preparation of financial materials and investor communications
• Manage internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery of accounting and financial operations

• 15+ years total experience in finance, with strong accounting fluency
• 3+ years in a CFO or VP Finance role at high-growth venture-backed startups
• Strong technical accounting experience required; CPA strongly preferred
• Experience supporting capital-intensive businesses in sectors like deeptech, hardtech, and applied AI
• Experience with capital raising and investor management
• Strong modelling and presentation skills with Google Sheets and Slides

Alta Advisors is a boutique strategic finance and accounting firm specialising in supporting venture-backed startups in deeptech, hardtech and applied AI sectors. The company works with ambitious early-stage startups backed by top-tier venture capital firms including Lightspeed, Coatue, Eclipse, and Founders Fund.