12 Sep
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Finlink Group
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Toronto
12 Sep
Finlink Group
Toronto
Fractional CFO, Fundraising and Strategic Finance Help Shape the Financial Future of an Emerging Construction Technology Venture What if your next CFO opportunity was not about stepping into an established finance department, but about helping build the financial foundation of a company from the ground up? We are supporting an early stage construction technology venture developing a digital platform designed to transform how modular homes are designed, configured, and brought into production. The platform is being developed to give users an intuitive way to customize modular homes and submit their configurations for factory production.
As the venture enters an key development and fundraising phase, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Fractional CFO who can take ownership of the financial strategy, lead fundraising efforts, and help establish the financial foundation for future growth. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a conventional finance role. You will work directly with the founder, shape the fundraising strategy, develop investor relationships, build the financial story, and play a meaningful role in the company's development.
The immediate priority is to develop and execute the company's fundraising strategy and help secure its initial financing. You will be responsible for identifying and approaching suitable investors, building an investor pipeline, supporting investor conversations, and helping move the company through due diligence and financing negotiations. You will also develop the financial infrastructure needed to support the fundraising process, including: Cash flow forecasts Fundraising strategy and capital requirements Investor materials and financial presentations Cap table and equity structure considerations Financing scenarios and strategic financial planning You will work closely with the founder and have significant autonomy in determining the most effective approach to fundraising.
This is an early stage builder role , not a traditional corporate CFO position. The ideal candidate understands that at this stage, the most valuable contribution is not managing a large finance department. It is knowing how to raise capital, build investor relationships, structure financing strategies, and help an emerging company become investment ready.
Compensation and Equity The role is structured around performance, ownership, and long term participation . Commission based compensation tied to successful fundraising and the value created Equity participation in the company at its current stage Following a successful financing round, the opportunity to transition into a paid CFO position , with compensation agreed upon in advance based on the company's stage and scope of responsibilities This structure is particularly suited to a finance leader who is comfortable taking an entrepreneurial approach and wants the opportunity to participate directly in the upside they help create. Fundraising and Investor Relations Develop and execute the company's fundraising strategy Leverage existing investor networks and develop new investor relationships Build and manage an organized investor pipeline Coordinate investor outreach and meetings Assist with financing negotiations and investment terms Develop strategies for angel investors, venture capital firms, strategic investors, family offices, and other relevant capital sources Develop cash flow forecasts and capital requirements Create valuation scenarios and financing models Support cap table and equity structure planning Establish the financial framework required for the company's next stage of development Help evaluate strategic financing and growth opportunities Translate the company's vision and business model into a compelling financial and investment narrative Take ownership of the fundraising process from strategy through closing Help establish the financial foundation of the company as it moves toward commercialization and scale The strongest candidate will have demonstrated experience helping early stage companies secure capital and will bring an existing understanding of how investors think, what makes an opportunity investable,
and how to move an investor relationship toward a successful financing.
Proven experience with early stage fundraising Demonstrated success raising capital from angel investors, venture capital firms, strategic investors, family offices, or other private capital sources A strong investor network and the ability to independently source and develop investor relationships Strong understanding of startup financing, valuation, equity structures, SAFE agreements, dilution, cap tables, and investment terms Strong financial modelling skills, including projections, valuation scenarios, cash flow forecasting, and use of funds planning Excellent investor communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills Experience in senior finance, investment, venture capital, investment banking, fundraising, or strategic finance Knowledge of Canadian corporate finance, accounting, taxation, and regulatory requirements is an asset CPA, CFA, MBA, or another relevant designation is an asset, but not required A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline is also an asset. This opportunity will appeal to someone who sees potential where others see an early stage opportunity. You may be an experienced CFO, fractional CFO, investment professional, startup finance leader, investment banker, or seasoned fundraising advisor who wants to take a more entrepreneurial role.
You should be comfortable opening doors, having conversations with investors, building relationships from scratch, and turning an early stage concept into a credible investment opportunity. If you have the investor relationships, fundraising experience, financial judgment, and entrepreneurial mindset to help secure the company's initial financing, this role gives you the opportunity to do more than advise from the sidelines. You can become part of the company's financial leadership and share in the value you help create.
This is an opportunity to join a venture at a formative stage, work directly with its founder, influence its financial strategy, and potentially grow into the company's long term CFO as the business develops. If you're a finance leader who thrives on fundraising, strategy, ownership, and building from the ground up , we'd like to hear from you. #
📌 Fractional CFO, Fundraising and Strategic Finance (Toronto)
🏢 Finlink Group
📍 Toronto