Chief Financial Officer - MCA Platform

Job Description Chief Financial OfficerMerchant Cash Advance PlatformLocation: Ocean County, NJ (On-Site)Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 (DOE)OverviewWe are a rapidly growing Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) platform seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of financial transformation, institutional readiness, and scalable growth.This is a strategic and operational leadership role, not a passive oversight position. The CFO will be responsible for building financial infrastructure, addressing legacy inefficiencies, implementing forward-looking systems, and serving as a key partner to ownership and external investment stakeholders.The ideal candidate brings deep experience within alternative lending or a comparable financial services environment, with a proven ability to combine technical expertise, financial strategy, and operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare institutional-grade financial statements, reporting packages, and projections for sophisticated investment partnersDevelop and maintain forward-looking financial models aligned with portfolio performance and capital deployment strategiesOversee and enhance revenue recognition, portfolio accounting, and syndication reporting processesEnsure financial reporting accurately reflects tax implications and aligns with strategic objectivesLead proactive and compliant tax strategy in coordination with external advisorsBuild scalable financial infrastructure and eliminate key-person dependencies across financial operationsOversee remediation of legacy accounting issues and implement best-in-class reporting systemsPartner with executive leadership on capital strategy, cost of capital optimization, and long-term growth planningManage external CPA firms and advisors, ensuring performance, accountability, and alignmentEstablish transparent, standardized processes to ensure accessibility and integrity of financial data across the organizationDrive structure, discipline, and operational consistency across the finance functionRequired QualificationsProven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within financial services, alternative lending, specialty finance, or a similar high-velocity capital environmentDemonstrated ability to prepare financials and reporting for institutional investorsStrong expertise in tax implications as they relate to financial reporting and strategyTrack record of building and scaling financial infrastructure within a growing organizationHigh level of technical proficiency and experience modernizing financial systemsExperience leading financial cleanup initiatives and implementing structured processesAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred QualificationsCPA designationExperience in Merchant Cash Advance (MCA), factoring, or comparable capital-intensive lending modelsFamiliarity with portfolio modeling and structured financeExperience working within a close-knit, high-accountability team environmentCandidate ProfileDemonstrates strong leadership presence and sound judgmentHigh level of ownership and accountabilityHands-on operator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetTechnologically adept and forward-thinkingHighly organized, focused, and dependableCapable of leading organizations through transition—from remediation and process improvement to structured, scalable growthPowered by JazzHRNnlmQBGLuW