Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sierra Ridge Capital is seeking a world-class, strategic, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, fund accounting, and capital allocation. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will partner closely with the Managing Partners to drive long-term financial stability, optimize fund performance, manage regulatory compliance, and steer the financial trajectory of our firm and portfolio ecosystem.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote (United States)
• Experience Level: Executive
• Industry: Venture Capital / Private Equity / Financial Services

Role Overview

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as the chief financial architect of Sierra Ridge Capital. Operating in a remote-first, highly collaborative environment, you will assume overall responsibility for the firm’s financial management, tax strategies, fund accounting, LP reporting, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous institutional financial expertise with the entrepreneurial agility required to scale a modern investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Advise the executive team on financial forecasting, capital structures, liquidity management, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Fund Accounting & Administration: Oversee all aspects of fund accounting, capital calls, distributions, valuation policies, and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations in tandem with third-party administrators.
• LP Financial Relations: Act as a key point of contact for Limited Partners regarding financial reporting, capital statements, audit inquiries, and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, DPI).
• Tax, Audit & Compliance: Lead the preparation and timely filing of all fund and corporate tax returns (K-1s), annual audited financial statements, and regulatory filings (e.g., SEC, ERA compliance).
• Portfolio Financial Oversight: Partner with investment teams to evaluate portfolio company financial health, assess valuations, and provide strategic financial guidance during major liquidity events or restructuring.
• Corporate Treasury & Operations: Manage corporate cash flows, budgeting, expense management, executive compensation, and the firm’s management fee budgets across distributed legal entities.

Qualifications

• Executive Financial Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3+ years as a CFO, Partner, or Managing Director of Finance within Venture Capital, Private Equity, or a sophisticated asset management firm.
• Fund Accounting Mastery: Deep technical knowledge of partnership accounting, GAAP/IFRS valuation standards for private assets, and waterfall distributions.
• Remote Executive Presence: Proven ability to lead, manage, and maintain rigorous financial controls across a fully distributed, remote corporate framework.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Exceptional financial modeling, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
• Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive executive base salary, performance bonuses, and substantial Carried Interest (Carry).
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with an aggressive employer matching program.
• Unlimited/Flexible PTO policy.
• Premium home office, technology infrastructure, and executive wellness stipends.