Fractional CFO

Company: Woolf
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

About WoolfWoolf is a pioneering force in university education, backed by leading Silicon Valley investors. Our mission is to reshape the future of learning by expanding access to high-quality education on a global scale. Learn more at .We're a rapidly growing university startup, already enrolling over 10,000 degree students from around the world. With a globally distributed, primarily remote team, we thrive on collaboration across diverse locations, perspectives, and expertise.The OpportunityWoolf is seeking a Vice President of Finance with a CPA or CFA certification to lead and scale our finance operations. As the finance lead in a fast-growing startup, you will play a critical role in shaping Woolf's financial strategy, scaling processes, and preparing the organization for its next stage of growth, including a Series A fundraising round.This position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in global financial operations and a proven ability to build and scale finance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will thrive on high-stakes challenges, bringing rigor and vision to Woolf's financial function while collaborating with a global, distributed team.Role type: Part-time (10-15 hours/week), ContractorCompensation: $5,000/month on contractLocation: RemoteStart Date: ImmediateTime Zone Overlap: We are looking for someone who can work with US Pacific Time (PST).ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & Oversight

• Advise the CEO and executive team on financial planning, cash runway, and capital allocation
• Own and update the company's financial model, including revenue forecasts and scenario planning
• Guide board-level financial reporting and support investor communications and due diligenceFinance Operations Supervision
  • Review and validate outputs from the finance ops team, including AR, AP, and monthly close
  • Help maintain process discipline around cash flow management, multi-currency accounts, and financial controls
  • Ensure internal and external compliance, including GAAP standards, audits, and tax filingsBudgeting & Forecasting
    • Collaborate with internal teams to update budget models, headcount forecasts, and operating plans
    • Advise on cost optimization and ensure alignment of spend with company prioritiesSystems & Team Development
      • Recommend improvements to financial systems, tools, and workflows
      • Provide coaching and oversight to financial operations staffCertification Required: CFA or CPA.Education: MBA or management consulting experience (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, or Big Four).Experience:
        • Advanced in financial modeling, cash flow management, and forecasting
        • Proficient with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and modern finance tools
        • 10+ years in financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or similar), preferably in high-growth or global startups
        • Proven experience in leading Series A or later-stage fundraising efforts, including due diligence and investor relations.
        • Proven ability to manage complex financial models and processes, including FP&A.
        • Proven ability to oversee AP/AR, financial close, and cash flow processes.
        • Proven ability to handle inter-company eliminations with multi-currency and international financial operations is required
        • Ability to manage complex booking to amortization schemes with accuracy and GAAP complianceWork style:
          • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting
          • Exceptional communicator who can translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholdersWhat Makes You Stand Out:
            • Experience in high-growth startups or early-stage organizations.
            • Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial processes.
            • Highly self-motivated, comfortable working in a remote-first environment, and enthusiastic about tackling challenges head-on.
            • Operationally focused with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
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