Director of Finance

Locations: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote)Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate's market rate, experience, skills, and overall qualifications Be the analytical engine behind every great CFO decision. You'll own the FP&A execution, financial modeling, and KPI infrastructure that lets fractional CFOs focus on strategy — across a portfolio of high-growth consumer and retail brands. ABOUT THE ROLEYou'll serve as the analytical and operational backbone of a pod-based delivery model — partnering with a Client CFO and a controllership/bookkeeping team to support multiple consumer and retail brands. You'll own the FP&A execution: three-statement models, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, board materials, and the analytical work that turns numbers into <decisions.Today>, the CFOs you support spend roughly 70% of their time on reporting, analytics, and model maintenance. That's not the highest use of a CFO's time. You change that. You take ownership of the analytical engine so CFOs can operate at the level their clients deserve — strategic planning, capital allocation, and being a real thought partner to founders.This role demands the technical depth of an investment banker, the commercial judgment to advise operators directly, and the professional maturity to step into client meetings independently when a CFO isn't available. You should be equally comfortable building a three-statement model from scratch and walking a VP of Supply Chain through the margin implications of a new vendor contract. The Ideal CandidateYou build models the way an IB analyst builds models — clean, auditable, dynamicYou can read a P&L like a story and tell anyone in the room what's actually happeningYou hold your own with founders, operators, and functional heads — finance person or notYou see recurring work as a systems problem, not a workload problemYou thrive in lean, high-performance environments where outcomes matter more than tenure WHAT YOU'LL OWNFinancial Modeling, Forecasting & ReportingOwn the analytical <engine.Build> and maintain dynamic 1/3/5-year financial models (three-statement, scenario analysis, sensitivity tables)Own rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and variance analysis across a portfolio of clientsDevelop and manage KPI dashboards, executive reporting packages, and board-ready materialsDrive margin analysis, demand planning, and unit economics reviewsEnsure data integrity by partnering with internal accounting and controllership teams on reconciliations and close outputs CFO Pod Support & Client CoverageBe the CFO's primary analytical partner.Serve as the analytical lead to Client CFOs across multiple engagementsPrepare materials and analysis for board meetings, investor calls, and strategic planning sessionsStep into client meetings independently when needed — engaging directly with marketing, supply chain, operations, and other functional leadersProvide decision support on commercial questions: pricing, channel mix, inventory planning, vendor negotiationsTranslate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Capital Markets & Strategic Advisory SupportShow up for the deal <moments.Support> fundraising and M&A: investor decks, data rooms, credit packs, due diligence materialsAssist with debt strategy, capital allocation scenarios, and cash runway planningBuild and maintain lender and investor reporting packagesProvide deal-time analytical support: LOI evaluation, term sheet comparison, closing mechanics Workflow Optimization & Systems ThinkingMake every cycle faster than the last.Templatize, automate, and scale recurring analytical workflows across engagementsUse Excel, Google Sheets, AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT), and automation tools to deliver faster and smarterDocument SOPs and contribute to internal playbooks and the firm's knowledge baseIdentify opportunities to improve reporting cadence, data pipelines, and analytical infrastructure WHAT YOU'LL BRING8+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance2+ years of U.S. accounting/finance experiencePrior experience in a multi-client or portfolio support role (fractional, consulting, PE operating, or multi-entity environment)Investment banking or private equity background strongly preferredDeep understanding of consumer business models — DTC, retail, omnichannel, wholesaleAdvanced financial modeling skills: multi-year three-statement models, DCF, LBO, scenario analysisStrong working knowledge of accounting principles (accrual vs. cash, revenue recognition, COGS, inventory accounting)Experience with accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Xero) and BI/reporting toolsAbility to synthesize complex data into executive-ready insights and communicate with confidence to senior stakeholdersComfortable operating independently in client-facing settings with cross-functional leadersConfident written and spoken English; client-facing presenceComfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based) Preferred (nice to have):Strong experience with LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT) and automation platformsCPA, CFA, or MBADirect exposure to CPG, beauty, or DTC brands HOW WE WORKQuality: IB-grade modeling, audit-ready workpapers, and board-ready outputs — every timeSecurity: MFA, least-privilege access, and secure file sharing are non-negotiableCollaboration: Slack/Zoom/Teams standups, pod-based delivery, and predictable review cycles WHY CAS IS DIFFERENTWe are not a gig platform. We are not a freelance marketplace. We are not short-term staffing.We invest in professionals who want to build a real career serving U.S. clients. At CAS, you get:Career-level USD compensation based on experience and scope (senior-level positioning for this role)Permanent remote work — done rightFull company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)15 days PTO annually + local holidays offGuaranteed annual increasesReferral rewards up to $1,000Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks)Structured onboarding and supportA culture that actually shows up CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITYFull-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply. APPLICATION PROCESSApplication & PrescreeningTechnical AssessmentProfile and Pre-interview PreparationClient InterviewEmployment Offer and Onboarding READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?Your next big career move starts here.<https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cas>