Remote Finance Director Jobs
Remote finance director jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like technology, healthcare, private equity, and professional services, at companies ranging from venture-backed startups to established enterprises running distributed finance teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, and Emory University. 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 finance director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required
- CPA or CMA certification is frequently required or strongly preferred
- Ten or more years of progressive finance experience including management
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting using Excel
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Tips for Your Remote Finance Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote finance director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed location listings on general boards.
Prove async financial leadership on your resume
Remote employers want to see that you've led budgeting cycles, audits, or board reporting without in-person coordination. Name the tools you used, such as NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or Carta, and state what you delivered and when.
Build a written communication sample
Remote finance directors communicate strategy through written memos and async updates, not conference room presentations. Having a concise financial narrative or board memo you can share as a work sample sets you apart from candidates who rely on verbal explanations during the interview.
Target remote-first companies by structure
Companies built as remote-first from the start have finance processes designed for distributed teams. Look for roles at companies where the entire leadership team is listed across different cities, which signals that remote finance leadership is normal for them, not an exception.
Remote Finance Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote finance director job?
Remote finance director roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they manage financial operations independently without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async tools like Slack and cloud-based ERP systems, and a history of closing monthly reporting cycles or leading audits without hand-holding. Showing concrete results, such as cost reductions or forecasting accuracy, gives you a clear edge over candidates who only describe responsibilities.
Which companies hire remote finance directors?
Companies hiring remote finance directors right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, and Emory University, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed healthcare companies, and private equity-backed businesses are among the most active hirers, since their teams are already structured to operate across multiple time zones without a central office.
Can you get a remote finance director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote finance director roles at the entry level are uncommon and competitive, because employers expect you to self-direct from day one without a manager nearby. Your best path in is through remote-first startups or small distributed companies that need their first dedicated finance hire. Demonstrating ownership of a full financial function, even in a smaller or contract capacity, and showing fluency with remote finance tools can substitute for years of traditional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote finance director jobs?
Not always, though most remote employers list a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field as a baseline. What carries more weight in practice is demonstrated ability to own financial strategy, manage reporting cycles, and communicate results clearly to a distributed leadership team. CPA or CMA credentials, a strong history of closing books accurately, and experience with cloud-based financial systems can offset the absence of a formal degree.
Which industries hire the most remote finance directors?
Remote finance director 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 tend to hire finance directors remotely because their teams are already distributed across states or countries and need finance leadership that can operate and communicate effectively without a shared physical office.
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