Fractional CFO
Taipei, Taiwan
Business Support – Finance /
Freelance/Hourly /
Remote
At Jobscan, we’re passionate about empowering job seekers to land more interviews with AI. We have helped millions of job seekers get more interviews in 100+ countries. Jobscan’s platform benefits job seekers, employers, universities, and communities. We're a fast-growing startup 🚀. Since its founding in 2014, Jobscan has thrived for 11 years as a 100% self-funded company, achieving consistent profitability and rapid growth without VC investment. Recently, we’ve transformed into an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance operations and our product. This independence allows us to stay laser-focused on our customers, delivering impactful solutions for job seekers. Join us if you wish to be a part of a company that makes a real difference in people’s lives ❤️!
Summary
We are seeking a Fractional CFO with extensive experience in the consumer and SaaS startup landscapes.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on strategic partner who can drive financial performance by maximizing profit, optimizing unit economics, and ensuring exceptional ad efficiency.
This role is perfect for a financial expert who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is passionate about building sustainable, profitable businesses.
What you'll help us with:
- Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and maximize long-term profitability.
- Provide expert financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team to inform key business decisions.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Advise on fundraising strategies, investor relations, and capital allocation.
- Profit Maximization & Unit Economics Optimization:
- Deeply analyze revenue streams, cost structures, and operational efficiencies to identify opportunities for profit enhancement.
- Develop, track, and optimize key unit economics metrics (e.g., Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), Gross Margin per unit/subscriber, Churn Rate).
- Implement strategies to improve the profitability of individual products/services and overall business lines.
- Work closely with product and operations teams to embed financial discipline and efficiency into core processes.
- Ad Efficiency & Performance Marketing ROI:
- Collaborate closely with marketing and growth teams to optimize advertising spend and maximize return on ad investment (ROAS).
- Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate the effectiveness of various advertising channels and campaigns.
- Provide financial oversight on performance marketing budgets, ensuring alignment with acquisition and profitability targets.
- Identify and implement strategies to reduce CAC while maintaining or improving customer quality.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies.
- Prepare compelling financial presentations for board meetings, investors, and internal stakeholders.
- Team Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Sales, Operations) to ensure financial objectives are integrated into departmental goals.
- Potentially provide guidance to junior finance or accounting staff.
What will help you succeed here:
- Proven experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, or similar senior financial leadership role, specifically within consumer and/or SaaS startups.
- Demonstrated expertise in maximizing profitability and optimizing unit economics in high-growth environments.
- Strong analytical skills with a particular focus on advertising efficiency and performance marketing ROI.
- In-depth understanding of startup financial operationsProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
$100 - $175 an hour
Currency: USD
Benefits
‣ Competitive salary
‣ Remote-friendly - Our roles in Taiwan may involve semi-regular coworking sessions with the local team
