Head of Finance / CFO

About the Role

A fast-growing, AI-powered middle-mile logistics company is looking for a Head of Finance / CFO to own the entire finance function. With 50+ cross-dock facilities, 20,000+ vetted carriers, and strong projected revenue growth, the business is scaling rapidly toward $200M+ in revenue — and doing it with a lean, high-automation team. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of strategic finance, fundraising, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do
  • Own and build out the full finance function, including FP&A, treasury, and financial operations
  • Design and implement budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support scaling revenue to $200M+
  • Lead or co-lead equity and debt fundraising rounds and manage ongoing investor relations
  • Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning
  • Develop and optimize capital strategy — balancing debt/equity mix and financing options to extend runway
  • Build and manage a finance team while partnering closely with the executive leadership team
  • Champion an AI-first, high-automation approach to finance processes
What We're Looking For

Required:

  • 10+ years of finance experience with senior leadership in a high-growth, scalable business (logistics or technology preferred)
  • Proven FP&A track record: building budgets, forecasts, dashboards, and financial planning infrastructure
  • Direct experience leading or participating in equity/debt fundraising and investor relations
  • Treasury and cash flow management expertise, including liquidity oversight
  • Strong capital strategy skills — understanding of debt/equity tradeoffs and financing structures
  • Ability to recruit, build, and lead a finance team and collaborate effectively with executives
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to one of the following cities: Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Chicago
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with AI-driven or data-first finance processes
  • Background in lean, high-automation finance environments
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $200,000 – $350,000 USD annually
  • Equity participation in a Series A-stage, high-growth company
Location

This role is open to candidates based in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Chicago. Remote flexibility is available, with a preference for candidates in one of these hub cities. No visa sponsorship is available.

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