Job description
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 🚀. Jobscan has been around since 2014 and it is 100% self-funded without VC investments. We have been profitable and growing rapidly for 11 years. Without investor pressure, we can be even more customer-focused. You get the stability you need while being a part of an accelerating startup that actually makes a difference to 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
Benefits
‣ Competitive salary
‣ Remote-friendly - Our roles in Taiwan may involve semi-regular coworking sessions with the local team
