4. Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Optimize financial processes and internal controls for complex entities
• Oversee the quality of monthly/quarterly financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
• Diagnose operational inefficiencies and implement systems to improve bottom-line profitability.

What We Are Looking For

• Operating Experience is Key: You must have sat in the CFO or VP of Finance seat at an operating company.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required. (MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus, but not required).
• Fundraising Chops: Demonstrated success in securing debt or equity financing. You should be comfortable speaking the language of investors and banks.
• Startup DNA: While not mandatory, experience in the startup ecosystem (Pre-seed to Series C) is highly preferred.
• Tech Stack: Familiarity with modern financial stacks (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Xero, etc.) is expected.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: You won't just advise; you will execute. You will be the reason our clients succeed, raise funds, and exit.
• Variety without Instability: Enjoy the intellectual challenge of working across multiple industries without the "feast or famine" stress of freelance consulting.
• Culture: Join a "small but mighty" team of finance professionals who prioritize excellence and strategic thinking.

Bonus Points

• Experience at a startup or in a fractional CFO role
• Familiarity with financial systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Mosaic, or Cube
• MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus but not required

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental and vision with a generous company contribution strategy
• 401(k)
• Work from home flexibility
• Home office set up stipend
• Employee stock options
• Flexible PTO
• Generous sick and parental leave programs

Position Location: This position is available in the following states: CA, UT, FL, IL, OR, NC, GA, WA, TN, AL, UT, AZ, MA.

Zeni is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Zeni is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email

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