Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (High-Growth Fintech / Lending Platform)📍 Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX (Weekly presence in Charlotte office is expected)💰 $250K Base + Performance Bonus + Equity OpportunityThis Is Not a Traditional CFO RoleTernus is building something rare in real estate finance.A technology-driven lending and capital markets platform designed to scale aggressively over the next five years.We are not looking for a career corporate CFO who manages spreadsheets and closes books.We are looking for a builder.Someone who understands:capital marketsdeal structurefinancial leverageinstitutional capitaland how to architect a company built for scale.If you are currently a VP or Senior VP in investment banking, private equity, structured finance, or capital markets and you are ready for your first CFO seat, this opportunity was designed for you.The OpportunityTernus is a rapidly scaling real-estate-secured lending platform combining: Technology-enabled loan origination Institutional capital partnerships Advanced data and AI-driven underwriting A scalable capital markets infrastructureThe company is currently experiencing rapid growth and is building toward a large-scale liquidity event within five years.This CFO will help architect the financial engine behind that trajectory.The right candidate will have the opportunity to help scale a platform from early growth stage to institutional exit.What You Will OwnThis is a hands-on financial leadership role, not a reporting function.You will lead:Capital Markets StrategyWarehouse facilitiesliquidity optimizationflow and whole-loan sale executioncapital partner relationshipsInstitutional Capital & Growthprivate equity partnershipssecuritization strategystructured capital raisesinvestor reportingFinancial InfrastructureGAAP reportingFP&A systemscapital efficiency modelingenterprise financial architectureStrategic Financeunit economicsleverage optimizationscenario modelingscaling financial infrastructure for growthThe Culture: High Ownership, High SpeedTernus is built around five operating principles:Speed – decisive executionTransparency – open financial visibilityAccountability – extreme ownershipRespect – strong internal partnershipsService – building systems that empower the teamThis is a fast-moving, execution-focused environment.The CFO must be comfortable operating in a company where: decisions move quickly new ideas are tested aggressively leaders take full ownership of outcomesIf you are looking for a comfortable corporate environment, this is not the role.If you want to help build something significant, it might be the most exciting opportunity of your career.RequirementsWho This Role Is Built ForThe ideal candidate is currently: VP or Senior VP in Investment Banking Private Equity deal lead Structured finance / capital markets executive Senior capital markets leader in lendingAnd is ready for the next step.You should be experienced with: M&A transactions IPO or capital markets deals IRR and investment modeling institutional capital structures structured financeMost importantly, you should want to own the financial strategy of a high-growth company.What Success Looks LikeWithin the first 12 months: predictable warehouse and liquidity management scalable capital markets infrastructure institutional-grade financial reporting financial systems capable of supporting rapid growthLonger term:Help scale Ternus into a major institutional lending platform and participate in the company’s strategic exit.BenefitsCompensationBase Salary: $250,000Performance Bonus:Quarterly bonus equal to 1.00% of company revenueLocationPreferred markets: Charlotte, NC Dallas–Fort Worth, TXCandidates outside these markets must be willing to relocate. Weekly presence in Charlotte office is expected.Next StepQualified candidates will complete a short assessment and interview process designed to evaluate: capital markets expertise strategic thinking cultural alignment with Ternus leadershipApply here:https://TeamArchitects.asmt.io/X6F6X6CNF/CFOFinancialControllerJob-Assessment