Fractional Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance

About the Company

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize finance infrastructure across alternative investment firms
• Oversee fund accounting, management company accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Enhance financial reporting, internal controls, and operational transparency
• Partner with founders, CIOs, and senior leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Manage audits, tax coordination, and external service provider relationships
• Support institutional readiness, investor reporting, and financial governance initiatives

Requirements

• Prior experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, Controller, or equivalent senior leadership role within a hedge fund, private equity firm, or family office
• Deep understanding of fund structures, investment operations, and financial infrastructure
• Proven track record of building scalable finance functions and improving operational processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments