[Remote] Director/Fractional CFO - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) - Outsourced Accounting & Finance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, and they are seeking a Director/Fractional CFO for their Outsourced CFO & Accounting Services group. The role involves providing financial leadership and strategic counsel to high-growth Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Technology clients, while also leading and mentoring the internal Finance team.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing complex financial information to provide accurate, timely, and strategic recommendations to clients’ management teams for decision-makingSupporting the fundraising strategies and efforts of CEOs/founders across both debt and equity, including VC and PE roundsAdvising on the financial diligence, reporting, and KPI expectations required by institutional investors and PE/VC sponsorsPreparing for and attending Board of Directors’ meetings, including investor pitch decks and board presentationsEnsuring financial models and reporting reflect GAAP (e.g., revenue recognition)Analyzing trends in financial metrics and KPIs specific to CPG (margins, trade spend, inventory turns) and technology (ARR/MRR, CAC, LTV, burn, runway) clientsContinually monitoring metrics and highlighting trends and unexpected variancesSupporting employee option plans and cap table managementEvaluating clients’ current processes to drive efficiencies and improve performancePerforming ad-hoc reporting and analysis and proactively delivering strategic insightsOverseeing all aspects of client engagements to ensure satisfaction and the timely delivery of accurate, insightful financial deliverablesActing as the primary point of contact for clients and expanding services to existing relationshipsLeading, coaching, and mentoring the internal Finance team (FP&A team as well as other CFOs), supporting both their technical development and career growthEstablishing best practices and industry standards for CPG and technology engagements across the teamManaging and allocating EA Group Finance resources across client engagements to ensure quality and timelinessDriving automation and efficiency by exploring and implementing modern accounting and FP&A software, including AI-enabled toolsParticipating in business development - networking, BD calls, and seamless introductions to extended firm services (tax, Outsourced HR, etc.)SkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business field20+ years of accounting or finance experienceCFO-level experience with small, scaling, and/or start-up companies in CPG and/or technologyExpertise across CPG revenue models (e-commerce, wholesale, retail) including inventory and trade spend; manufacturing experiencePrior client service experience in consulting or a similar settingPrior supervisory experienceAdvanced degree (e.g. Masters) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business fieldCPA license or a candidate for CPA, preferredDirect experience working with VC- and/or PE-backed companies (fundraising, investor reporting, board-level engagement)Proven experience leading and developing a finance/accounting teamAnd/or technology/SaaS metrics and unit economicsAbility to draft customized financial policies and procedures for clientsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and manage at all levels, including remote teamsExecutive presence: articulate, with excellent verbal and written communicationCreative, effective problem-solving skillsHighly detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple client requests simultaneouslyHighly driven, self-motivated, and deadline-orientedA hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentor and coach to both internal and client teamsComfortable with a wide variety of financial software packages and an interest in AI-enabled FP&A toolingExperience using AI platforms and tools, including Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPTBenefitsYou will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industryYou will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awardsWe believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutionsWe understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundationShowing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best workThis is a fully-remote position, but you must be available to work Eastern and/or Central time zones and on occasion PST zones.Company OverviewEisnerAmper is a full-service advisory and accounting firm that offers audit, accounting, advisory, consulting, and tax services. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.eisneramper.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEisnerAmper has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.