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Executive·CFO

CFO

The chief financial officer owns financial planning, reporting, controls, and the mechanics of fundraising.

What The Role Does

The chief financial officer is accountable for the company's financial position and the systems that report it. The role spans planning and forecasting, accounting and controls, treasury, and the operational side of raising capital.

Many companies operate with a fractional or part-time CFO until scale, complexity, or investor expectations justify a full-time appointment.

Typical Responsibilities

  • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls
  • Cash management and runway monitoring
  • Running diligence processes during fundraising or a sale
  • Board and investor reporting

What Investors Look For

  • Forecasts that have historically proven close to accurate
  • Clean books and audit-ready records
  • Command of unit economics, not just the profit and loss
  • Realistic scenario planning, including downside cases
  • Ability to explain variance without defensiveness
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