Embed with Portfolio Companies: Serve as a fractional Head of Finance or strategic finance partner to 1–2 Shaper-backed companies at a time, supporting mission-critical needs during moments of growth, fundraising, or operational scale-up.
Own Core Finance Functions: Stand up or refine financial systems, develop budgets, forecasts, and dashboards, and help establish key KPIs to support board-level reporting and decision-making.
Support Fundraising: Partner with founders on modeling, storytelling, data room readiness, and investor Q&A
Build Scalable Infrastructure: Lay the groundwork for long-term success by establishing best practices in financial operations, cash management, vendor selection, and compliance.
Strategic Projects: Lead one-off strategic finance initiatives, including pricing strategy, cap table modeling, M&A diligence, cost optimization, or international expansion planning.
Grow Into Permanent Roles: Over time, transition into a full-time CFO or Head of Finance position within a portfolio company that’s the right mutual fit.
Requirements
5–10 years of progressive finance experience, ideally including:
Early-stage startup finance leadership (Head of Finance, VP Finance, etc.)
Investment banking, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, or Big 4 accounting
Experience supporting venture-backed tech startups is strongly preferred
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, accounting, and SaaS metrics
Comfortable operating in zero-to-one environments with limited structure
Ability to implement financial systems and processes that scale
Able to connect financial insights to broader business strategy
Willing to roll up sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight
Collaborative team player who earns the confidence of founders quickly
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package
A fast-track path to a CFO role at a breakout startup
The unique opportunity to shape the future of Shaper Capital and its portfolio companies.
A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your impact is immediate and meaningful.
The chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in venture and entrepreneurship.
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