Fractional CFO

Overview

• Alta Advisors is a boutique strategic finance and accounting firm that supports some of the most ambitious venture‑backed startups in deeptech, hardtech and applied AI.
• Our clients include companies in AI, robotics, aerospace, healthtech and cleantech backed by top‑tier VCs such as Lightspeed, Coatue, Eclipse, Founders Fund, DCVC and more.
• We are expanding our elite team of finance leaders and are hiring an experienced Fractional CFO to support our growing roster of clients.
• This is an opportunity to join an exceptional group of operators and work at the highest levels of startup finance.

• As a Fractional CFO at Alta Advisors, you will be the primary finance partner to multiple venture‑backed startups.
• You will drive strategic decision‑making, oversee financial operations, lead fundraising efforts, and provide Board and investor‑ready reporting.
• You will be supported by a high‑caliber team of FP&A and accounting professionals, including alumni of Big 4 accounting firms and bulge‑bracket investment banks, enabling you to focus your time on strategic, high‑impact leadership.
• This role is ideal for a seasoned senior finance leader—someone who has served as a CFO or VP of Finance in high‑growth venture‑backed startups and is eager to make an impact across multiple companies while building a thriving fractional CFO practice.

• Serve as CFO to Alta’s 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, FP&A, and financial operations.
• Manage client scope, profitability, and identify opportunities for upsell or expansion.

• 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 modeling and presentation skills (Google Sheets + Slides).
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• Able to manage multiple client relationships and scale supporting teams to deliver high‑quality service efficiently.

• Flexible remote work on your terms.
• Access to a growing pipeline of top‑tier startup clients.
• An elite team that handles execution and deliverables, so you can focus on high‑level strategy and client impact.
• Freedom from business development, marketing, and back‑office headaches.
• Significantly higher cash earning potential than a full‑time role.
• Potential for equity partnership in Alta Advisors and equity stakes in select client companies for top performers.

• Paid as an independent contractor (no benefits; tax payments are your own responsibility).
• Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience.

• Alta Advisors was founded in 2024 with a mission to raise the bar for strategic finance in the startup ecosystem.
• We're building a best‑in‑class firm focused on high‑impact, complex and capital‑intensive businesses.
• If you're an experienced finance leader looking to deepen your exposure across world‑changing startups without going it alone, Alta is the ideal home.
• It’s an entrepreneurial opportunity with meaningful financial upside, delivered with the stability and support of an elite platform.
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