Remote Chief Financial Officer Jobs
Remote Chief Financial Officer jobs are in active demand at remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and venture-backed startups hiring across the U.S. without location requirements. Employers actively posting remote chief financial officer roles include Thermo Fisher Scientific, a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, and Emory University, with strong openings in Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What we are looking for...
The Senior Fractional CFO and Tax Advisor will be an integral part of our firm, ensuring that the financial information provided to our clients is not only accurate and timely but also delivered with exceptional service. You will serve as the fractional CFO for a portfolio of client businesses, advise them on tax planning and strategy, prepare complex business and individual tax returns, lead and support our VCFO team, manage key client financial projects, and foster a culture of excellence within your team. As the role grows, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the firm’s tax function. You’ll work closely with the Vice President of Fulfillment and the CEO as well as direct reports to ensure client work is always delivered on time and with precision.
What you may be doing...
As a fractional CFO, you’ll oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting for your clients and guide them through key financial decisions. You’ll evaluate their financial health, identify trends, and deliver practical recommendations to improve profitability, reduce costs, and support long-term growth, helping them align their accounting practices with their overall business goals.
On the tax side, you’ll prepare complex business and individual tax returns, quarterly estimates, and other client tax deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. You’ll review client financial statements to make sure they align with tax strategy and industry best practices, and advise clients on tax planning, entity structure, and estimated taxes. Over time, you’ll take on increasing review responsibility as you grow into leading the firm’s tax practice.
You’ll work closely with our VCFOs and VAST Leads on recurring monthly projects, offering guidance and ensuring precision in financial reporting, and you’ll mentor direct reports and support firm-wide training initiatives. You’ll stay in regular contact with clients, manage expectations, and make sure every client receives exceptional service. You’ll also help onboard new clients and build long-term relationships with them, getting to know their unique needs so we can provide tailored service. And when the team needs a hand, you’ll jump in to problem-solve with a “no job is too small” attitude.
What you need to know...
- Strong CPA credentials with a deep understanding of tax regulations and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 years in public accounting, with experience serving as a fractional, outsourced, or client-facing CFO and in tax planning and hands-on preparation of complex business and individual tax returns.
- Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and review, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
- Candidates with industry experience within hospitality, restaurants, breweries and wineries and strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of workpaper support ensuring complete and accurate documentation for every engagement appropriate for the complexity of the client’s needs.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor teams effectively, driving high performance and professional growth.
- Ability to explain complex financial and tax concepts in simple, clear terms tailored to the audience’s level of understanding.
- Comfortably adjust communication style to suit clients, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in making informed decisions.
What you get...
- Competitive Salary with bonus potential.
- A four-day work week, with Fridays off.
- A growing firm with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
- A clear path to lead the firm’s tax practice, along with professional development resources and ongoing training.
If you're ready to step into a pivotal role where you’ll guide clients as their fractional CFO and tax advisor, and grow into leading our tax practice, we invite you to apply for the Senior Fractional CFO and Tax Advisor position. Join our dynamic team and help us set new standards of excellence in client service, financial accuracy, and business growth!
Equal Opportunity Statement
We aim to build an inclusive workforce. If you’re passionate about a role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting?
- How many years have you personally prepared complex business returns (1120-S, 1065, 1120)?
- Have you served as a fractional, outsourced, or client-facing CFO (or in a comparable advisory role) for multiple clients?
Work Location: Remote
What we are looking for...
The Senior Fractional CFO and Tax Advisor will be an integral part of our firm, ensuring that the financial information provided to our clients is not only accurate and timely but also delivered with exceptional service. You will serve as the fractional CFO for a portfolio of client businesses, advise them on tax planning and strategy, prepare complex business and individual tax returns, lead and support our VCFO team, manage key client financial projects, and foster a culture of excellence within your team. As the role grows, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the firm’s tax function. You’ll work closely with the Vice President of Fulfillment and the CEO as well as direct reports to ensure client work is always delivered on time and with precision.
What you may be doing...
As a fractional CFO, you’ll oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting for your clients and guide them through key financial decisions. You’ll evaluate their financial health, identify trends, and deliver practical recommendations to improve profitability, reduce costs, and support long-term growth, helping them align their accounting practices with their overall business goals.
On the tax side, you’ll prepare complex business and individual tax returns, quarterly estimates, and other client tax deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. You’ll review client financial statements to make sure they align with tax strategy and industry best practices, and advise clients on tax planning, entity structure, and estimated taxes. Over time, you’ll take on increasing review responsibility as you grow into leading the firm’s tax practice.
You’ll work closely with our VCFOs and VAST Leads on recurring monthly projects, offering guidance and ensuring precision in financial reporting, and you’ll mentor direct reports and support firm-wide training initiatives. You’ll stay in regular contact with clients, manage expectations, and make sure every client receives exceptional service. You’ll also help onboard new clients and build long-term relationships with them, getting to know their unique needs so we can provide tailored service. And when the team needs a hand, you’ll jump in to problem-solve with a “no job is too small” attitude.
What you need to know...
- Strong CPA credentials with a deep understanding of tax regulations and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 years in public accounting, with experience serving as a fractional, outsourced, or client-facing CFO and in tax planning and hands-on preparation of complex business and individual tax returns.
- Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and review, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
- Candidates with industry experience within hospitality, restaurants, breweries and wineries and strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of workpaper support ensuring complete and accurate documentation for every engagement appropriate for the complexity of the client’s needs.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor teams effectively, driving high performance and professional growth.
- Ability to explain complex financial and tax concepts in simple, clear terms tailored to the audience’s level of understanding.
- Comfortably adjust communication style to suit clients, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in making informed decisions.
What you get...
- Competitive Salary with bonus potential.
- A four-day work week, with Fridays off.
- A growing firm with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
- A clear path to lead the firm’s tax practice, along with professional development resources and ongoing training.
If you're ready to step into a pivotal role where you’ll guide clients as their fractional CFO and tax advisor, and grow into leading our tax practice, we invite you to apply for the Senior Fractional CFO and Tax Advisor position. Join our dynamic team and help us set new standards of excellence in client service, financial accuracy, and business growth!
Equal Opportunity Statement
We aim to build an inclusive workforce. If you’re passionate about a role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting?
- How many years have you personally prepared complex business returns (1120-S, 1065, 1120)?
- Have you served as a fractional, outsourced, or client-facing CFO (or in a comparable advisory role) for multiple clients?
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote chief financial officer jobs.
- CPA or CFA designation, or an MBA from an accredited institution
- Ten or more years of progressive finance leadership experience, including a prior VP or CFO role
- Demonstrated experience with financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting at scale
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience managing external auditors, audit committees, and SEC or GAAP reporting requirements
- Proven ability to lead capital raises, M&A due diligence, or debt financing transactions
Tips for Your Remote Chief Financial Officer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote chief financial officer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Prove your async financial leadership style
Remote employers want to see that you can drive financial strategy without daily face-to-face meetings. Highlight board decks, written quarterly reviews, and finance memos you've produced to show you communicate financial insight clearly in writing.
Showcase remote-ready financial tools
Explicitly list the cloud-based tools you use: NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Carta, Ramp, or similar platforms. Remote hiring managers scan for these names because they signal you can operate a distributed finance function from day one.
Frame your experience around distributed team outcomes
Remote chief financial officer roles require managing finance across locations and time zones. Lead your resume with results tied to distributed operations, such as consolidating reporting for multi-entity companies or managing audits with remote accounting teams.
Remote Chief Financial Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote chief financial officer job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams, where a chief financial officer can own the finance function without an on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, structured written communication, and the ability to lead across time zones without constant check-ins. Demonstrating experience closing books, managing audits, and presenting financial strategy asynchronously gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote chief financial officers?
Remote chief financial officer roles are posted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, and Emory University and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies, fintech firms, and distributed healthcare and professional services organizations are among the most consistent hirers of remote chief financial officers.
Can you get a remote chief financial officer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level chief financial officer roles are limited, because working independently with minimal oversight is harder when you're still building core skills. Early-career candidates have the best shot at remote-first startups and small distributed companies that need a finance generalist. Showing proficiency with cloud accounting tools, financial modeling, and clear written reporting can substitute for years of experience.
Do you need a degree for remote chief financial officer jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, and many senior roles favor a CPA or MBA. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated results heavily: a candidate who can show clean audits, successful fundraising rounds, or scaled finance operations will stand out regardless of credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote chief financial officers?
Remote chief financial officer roles concentrate in Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire chief financial officers remotely because their distributed teams operate across multiple geographies and need financial leadership that can function effectively without a central office.
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