Strategic Finance & CPA Advisor (Fractional) at FirstWave Talent Strategies

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Finance, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Pricing Strategy, Investor Readiness, Accounting Systems, Cash Flow Management, Compliance, Tax Strategy, Executive Advisory, CPA, Contractor Compensation, Financial Dashboards, Scaling Decisions, Entity Optimization, Contract Review

Industry

Description

FirstWave Talent Strategies is a top-tier executive search and talent advisory firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. We focus on placing high-impact leaders in Healthcare, Aviation, IT/Tech, and Legal industries. We are looking for a Strategic Finance & CPA advisor to work directly with the Founder in building the financial engine of a rapidly growing executive search firm. You will help design, implement, and steer the financial strategy that fuels FirstWave’s expansion. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Finance Architect FirstWave’s financial model (revenue, margins, contractor payouts) Build forecasting models (monthly, quarterly, annual) Advise on pricing strategy (placement fees, retainers, structures) Support investor readiness and capital strategy Operational Finance Establish accounting systems, controls, and reporting cadence Oversee cash flow management and runway planning Develop contractor compensation tracking frameworks Implement financial dashboards (KPIs, margins, profitability) Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Advise on tax strategy and entity optimization Review contracts for financial implications Executive Advisory Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Founder Provide insight on scaling decisions, hiring, and expansion Support long-term financial vision What We’re Looking For (FirstWave Fit) Strategic thinker, not just a compliance executor Builder mindset—comfortable creating from zero High-trust operator with executive presence Ability to challenge, advise, and elevate leadership decisions Why Join FirstWave Direct access to Founder-level decision making Influence the financial foundation of a high-growth firm Flexible, fractional engagement with high impact Opportunity to evolve into a long-term strategic finance leader Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience Experience supporting small businesses, startups, or growth-stage companies Strong financial modeling and forecasting expertise U.S.-based with knowledge of U.S. tax and compliance frameworks Preferred Qualifications Experience in recruiting, staffing, or professional services Prior fractional CFO or advisory experience Exposure to contractor-heavy or commission-based business models Familiarity with scaling organizations from

Responsibilities

The advisor will architect FirstWave's financial model, build forecasting systems, and advise on pricing and capital strategy to fuel firm expansion. Key operational duties include establishing accounting controls, overseeing cash flow, and developing contractor compensation frameworks.