Fractional CFO

Alta Advisors seeks an experienced Fractional CFO to serve as the primary finance partner to multiple venture-backed startups in deeptech, hardtech and applied AI. You will drive strategic decision-making, oversee financial operations, and lead fundraising efforts whilst providing board and investor-ready reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the highest levels of startup finance with companies backed by top-tier VCs including Lightspeed, Coatue, Eclipse, Founders Fund, and DCVC. You'll be supported by a high-calibre team of FP&A and accounting professionals, enabling you to focus on strategic, high-impact leadership across multiple client companies.

• 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 activities including forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Manage accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and coordination of tax and audit processes
• Support capital raising processes and prepare financial materials for investor communications
• Manage internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery of financial operations and identify expansion opportunities

• 15+ years total experience in finance with strong accounting fluency
• 3+ years in 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 deeptech, hardtech, and applied AI sectors
• Proven experience with capital raising and investor management
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence for multiple client relationship management

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 early-stage startups backed by top-tier venture capital firms.