CFO Consultant

512 FINANCIAL LLC•Austin, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

512Financial is a consulting firm that provides fractional finance, accounting, HR, talent acquisition, and strategic planning services to early- and mid-stage companies nationwide. The CFO Consultant owns clients’ financial reporting and operational finance functions, planning, implementing, managing, and overseeing finance, accounting, and cash-related activities to ensure accurate reporting, timely close cycles, and strong financial operations. The consultant serves as a strategic advisor, often functioning as a fractional CFO or VP of Finance and reporting directly to client C-level executives. The role guides executives through decisions, develops financial procedures, and builds systems that support business growth. It requires adaptability in a dynamic consulting environment and work across multiple high-growth companies. The position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Rhode Island, or Michigan. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; qualified candidates may be contacted as hiring needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 6 years of practical accounting or finance experience.
4 years of management experience in an accounting or finance environment.
Acute business judgment, with the ability to see the big picture, prioritize, and make business recommendations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience driving collaboration and communication across an organization to enable success and growth.
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to take action, offer recommendations, and make decisions with incomplete information.
Strong understanding of technical accounting issues and GAAP.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Team-player mindset and commitment to supporting and developing others.
Must reside in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Rhode Island, or Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ERP systems such as QBO, Intacct, Sage, or NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Manage financial operations, develop financial procedures, and oversee their implementation.
Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements and monthly reporting packages for Board presentations.
Serve as a fractional CFO or VP of Finance, reporting directly to C-level executives.
Lead budgeting and forecasting.
Integrate and optimize financial technologies and systems.
Approve agreements involving financial commitments, vendor contracts, and expenditures.
Coordinate work with third-party consultants, auditors, and tax advisors.
Manage accounting staff and provide final oversight of month-end close, accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, short-term cash forecasting, and monthly journal entries.
Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses.