Chief Financial Officer
About Us
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact through your work? Join us at the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE). We are an SEC-registered national securities exchange designed to promote fair and orderly markets, as well as help long-term focused companies get the credit they deserve. We are an innovative business ecosystem dedicated to reimagining the role of capital markets for a more equitable and sustainable future.
At LTSE, we work with companies to identify long-term investors that will value their efforts to prioritize sustainable, long-term growth. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to leverage your diverse background and skills toward a compelling mission that delivers tangible results. By supporting businesses in creating multi-stakeholder value, we generate a positive ripple effect that benefits communities, employees, and beyond.Founded by Eric Ries, a visionary entrepreneur and creator of the Lean Startup methodology, LTSE offers a unique and rewarding environment where you can contribute to building a better future for all. Apply today.
The Role
LTSE is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial strategy while also serving as a key driver of enterprise-wide operational performance.
This is not a traditional, accounting-only CFO role. We are looking for a leader who has deep experience overseeing financial strategy and guiding strategic operations, either directly leading operations teams or serving in a structure where Operations reported into Finance.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of capital strategy, fundraising leadership, sophisticated FP&A capabilities, and enterprise execution rigor. This person will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to translate strategy into measurable outcomes, ensure capital is deployed effectively, and build the operational cadence required to scale.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Represent Finance and Operations at the Executive team and Board level
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO in enterprise planning and value creation
- Oversee and develop leaders across Finance and Operations functions
- Represent LTSE with current and prospective investors, regulators, and key stakeholders
- Act as enterprise DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) for operationalizing strategic initiatives
- Provide guidance and direction for other functions as defined by the CEO
Key Responsibilities
I. Financial Strategy & Capital Stewardship
Strategic Finance & FP&A
- Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling
- Ensure executive-level clarity around resource allocation, burn rate, revenue trajectory, and profitability path
- Elevate sophistication of modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support capabilities
- Provide concise financial insights to guide enterprise strategy
Fundraising & Investor Leadership
- Lead preparation and execution of fundraising and capital strategy initiatives
- Own investor-ready financial narrative, projections, and diligence materials
- Serve as primary financial interface with investors and Board
- Ensure finance infrastructure meets institutional investor standards
Accounting, Controls & Governance
- Oversee all accounting, reporting, audit, treasury, and compliance functions
- Ensure strong internal controls and regulatory compliance in a highly governed environment
- Maintain Board-level confidence in financial integrity and risk management
II. Enterprise & Operations Execution
Strategy Operationalization
- Translate enterprise strategy into actionable operational plans
- Establish and drive company-wide KPIs and accountability structures
- Lead annual operating planning and performance management cadence
Operational Excellence & Performance
- Oversee cross-functional operations to ensure alignment with enterprise goals
- Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability
- Identify and remove enterprise-level roadblocks impacting execution
Risk Management & Governance
- Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks across the enterprise
- Ensure company policies and procedures are followed to minimize business risk
- Oversee integrated Board narrative, materials, and execution support
III. Enterprise Performance & Value Creation
- Drive revenue growth while managing burn rate and capital efficiency
- Support advancement toward profitability goals
- Ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively and on timeline
- Foster a performance-driven culture across all teams
Performance Outcomes
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Executive team clarity in financial and operational decision-making
- Revenue growth, disciplined burn rate, and measurable advancement toward profitability
- Successful execution of strategic initiatives that advance enterprise value
- No major audit, regulatory, compliance, or operational breakdowns
- Strong Board and investor confidence in financial and operational leadership
Required Skills & Abilities
- Deep experience as a CFO with ownership of FP&A, fundraising, GAAP/non-GAAP reporting, and capital strategy
- Demonstrated experience leading operations or having Operations report into Finance
- Proven ability to scale organizations and operationalize enterprise strategy
- Strong financial and operational data fluency; ability to translate insights into execution
- Exceptional executive communication and Board presentation skills
- High integrity and experience operating in regulated or high-compliance environments
Educational & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in a demonstrated, executive leadership capacity
- Experience serving as a CFO in a high-growth, venture-backed organization
- Prior experience overseeing Operations, or serving in a combined CFO/COO or enterprise integrator role
- Experience in financial services, exchanges, fintech, or regulated industries strongly preferred
- CPA strongly preferred
Benefits
Some benefits may only be available for full-time employees. Please check with your recruiter to find out which benefits you are eligible for.
- Drive Innovation. Make an impact working with a mission-driven company that shares your desire to create a new kind of public market.
- Meet Great People. Work with skilled, committed, and supportive teammates, that have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Achieve Balance. Enjoy the LTSE commitment to a sustainable remote-first work environment, including a flexible vacation policy.
- Prioritize Health. Take charge of your health with rich medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits. 100% of employee costs are sponsored by LTSE and there is a small, fixed employee contribution for dependent costs.
- Focus on Family. All new parents receive up to 4 months of caregiver leave including 8 weeks of full salary continuation, all while keeping your full company-sponsored benefits for up to the full 4 months.
- Foster Holistic Wellness and Growth. Receive reimbursements for up to $2000 worth of physical fitness, mental health and wellness, family care, pet care, and learning and development purchases and/or charitable giving annually with our Lifestyle Spending Accounts.
- Get Set Up for Success. Launch quickly with your company provided laptop, cell phone reimbursement, and $500 home-office stipend.
- Invest in Savings. Enroll in our 401k program offered through Human Interest, and other benefit programs offered through Gusto.
- Take Ownership. Full-time employees receive LTSE equity options in both of our entities, with a generous exercise period for those who reach a 2-year milestone.
LTSE offers remote employment to candidates who reside in select states.
LTSE is committed to championing a performance based culture to advance the LTSE mission. This requires the highest level of employee engagement with a broad diversity of perspective, background and capability to accelerate mission actualization and impact. We believe that inclusion is a team effort, and every team member is expected to participate in building a welcoming and representative culture.
LTSE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.We enthusiastically work to make our application and interview processes accessible for candidates with disabilities.