Exclusive vacancy (we are the only ones looking).
A promising startup with an excellent product is looking for a Chief Financial Officer.
This is an ABSOLUTELY HONEST description of the position, with all its pros and cons:
- There is a growing and very promising startup with an excellent product, satisfied customers, and good investors. But like any fast-growing startup managed by a founder who is in love with the product but doesn't understand finances very well, it has encountered a cash flow gap.
- Shareholders and investors have great faith in the product and are ready to finance it further, seeing the growing and very loyal customer base and understanding that the niche is in demand. But everyone, INCLUDING the founder, wants to hire a strong CFO who will sort out the cash flow gap, sales, and finances, and help the business become transparent to shareholders and grow.
- The startup has an excellent customer base and reputation. It operates in the fashion industry. Therefore, they are looking for a CFO from related industries (apparel, marketplaces, retail) and preferably with experience working with China.
And the main question: why should you care?
- This position is for an ambitious financier who wants and can help with crisis management, and then become the COO. The founder will stay and focus on the product (which he does excellently), and will unconditionally and conflict-free transfer all operations, sales, and finances to this professional.
- This transition is possible within 6 months of the person starting work (during this time, it's necessary to put current operations in order, which is also realistic because the cash flow gap is not critical and can be overcome simply by organizing the business). And what's next? Next is the COO position and company stock options.