Part-time CFO
About this role
This is a remote position.
Positioned at executive board level for a US listed public company, this remote role (10 to 15 hours per week) provides senior financial oversight and certifying authority for reverse mergers and direct listings on platforms such as Nasdaq and NYSE. The position is structured around evaluating, reviewing, and approving financial disclosures, acting as the primary certifying officer rather than managing hands-on accounting preparation.
Working on a flexible, remote contract basis (with increased engagement during regulatory filing periods), you will exercise independent judgment over work completed by external accounting teams. The role serves as the lead finance authority for internal and external stakeholders, providing direct accountability to the Board of Directors. Operational hours require functional overlap with United States Eastern business hours. (5pm - 12am SA Time)
Key Responsibilities
Execute Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and Section 906 certifications as Chief Financial Officer of the issuer.
Review and evaluate 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K regulatory filings prepared by external professional accounting teams prior to submission.
Maintain, assess, and evaluate disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting.
Lead company-side representation during annual audits and quarterly financial reviews.
Review and approve monthly close procedures and management accounts prepared by external service providers.
Serve as the central financial liaison for the Board of Directors, external auditors, securities counsel, and transfer agents.
Identify and communicate accounting, disclosure, or internal control concerns directly to the Board of Directors.
Execute Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and Section 906 certifications as Chief Financial Officer of the issuer.
Review and evaluate 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K regulatory filings prepared by external professional accounting teams prior to submission.
Maintain, assess, and evaluate disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting.
Lead company-side representation during annual audits and quarterly financial reviews.
Review and approve monthly close procedures and management accounts prepared by external service providers.
Serve as the central financial liaison for the Board of Directors, external auditors, securities counsel, and transfer agents.
Identify and communicate accounting, disclosure, or internal control concerns directly to the Board of Directors.
Requirements
Qualified accountant holding a CPA credential , ACCA or CA .
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial reporting, auditing, or financial controllership.
Demonstrated public company experience, or direct experience auditing public companies.
Proven capability to review, evaluate, and challenge financial statements prepared by external teams.
Willingness to be formally appointed and publicly disclosed as an executive officer of a US-listed company.
Clean regulatory and professional disciplinary record, subject to background checks.
Strong written English capabilities.
Availability to work remotely with schedule overlap during US Eastern business hours.
Desirable Requirements
Practical experience applying US GAAP standards.
Prior SEC reporting experience.
Experience involving reverse mergers or newly listed small-cap corporate entities.
Practical exposure to IFRS to US GAAP conversions.
Practical experience applying US GAAP standards.
Prior SEC reporting experience.
Experience involving reverse mergers or newly listed small-cap corporate entities.
Practical exposure to IFRS to US GAAP conversions.
Originally posted on Himalayas