Fractional CFO
At Centered, we rapidly build tech startups and create playbooks for launching and scaling companies. We're looking for a Fractional CFO to shape the financial strategy for both our venture studio and the portfolio companies we launch.
This role is about more than bookkeeping or reporting. It's about building the financial backbone of a studio that moves quickly and supports multiple high-growth ventures at once. You'll help set the structure for sustainable growth -- for Centered and for the founders in our ecosystem.
What You'll Do
- Lead the financial strategy for Centered, including forecasting, capital planning, and portfolio-wide modeling
- Build frameworks that help early-stage startups manage cash flow, track metrics, and prepare for outside funding
- Support founders in creating customer-funded growth models that reduce reliance on venture capital
- Partner with leadership on studio-level fundraising, financial structuring, and long-term planning
Who We're Looking For
- A strategic finance leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments
- Comfortable working across multiple companies and business models at once
- Experienced in startup fundraising, financial modeling, and cash flow management
- Aligned with our philosophy of sustainable, customer-funded growth
- Willing to move fast, test assumptions, and help founders stay grounded financially
Engagement Details
- Type: Fractional/part-time
- Compensation: Equity in Centered in exchange for services (not a salaried role)
- Location: Flexible, with preference for someone based in Michigan or Midwest
- Timeline: Begin Fall 2025, ongoing engagement
Why This Role Matters
As our Fractional CFO, you'll be the one designing financial playbooks that guide not just one company, but an entire portfolio. This is a chance to influence multiple startups at once while holding equity in a venture studio built for long-term impact.
How to Apply
Email [email protected] with your background in startup finance and a note on why Centered interests you.