CFO Job at vaco, Stamford, CT

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  • vaco
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

One of Vaco’s premier clients is seeking a dynamic  Chief Financial Officer (CFO) out of banking, PE, capital markets, leasing and loans space, with deep expertise in High Growth, Financial Analysis and Fund Sourcing to drive the company’s financial strategy and support scalable growth. This executive will be part of the company leadership and serve as the financial architect of the organization, playing a critical role in optimizing capital structure, identifying funding opportunities, and enhancing financial performance through data-driven planning and analysis.   This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a high-growth organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Sourcing & Capital Strategy:
  • Drive capital sourcing efforts, including debt, equity, and alternative financing structures (e.g., securitizations, structured credit facilities).
  • Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, capital markets participants, private equity, and lending partners.
  • Oversee execution of capital raising initiatives, ensuring alignment with growth objectives and risk management frameworks.
  • Optimize the company’s capital structure and liquidity position through active treasury and funding oversight.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
  • Lead all FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic modeling to support informed decision-making at the executive level.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate profitability, growth scenarios, and capital allocation strategies.
  • Deliver financial insights that drive operational efficiencies and inform strategic initiatives, including product expansion and market entry.
Strategic Financial Leadership:
  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape long-term strategic plans and assess financial impact of key business decisions.
  • Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration planning for M&A opportunities.
  • Guide scenario planning and stress-testing to prepare for various market conditions.
Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Oversight:
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards in partnership with the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Oversee financial controls, risk assessments, and audit readiness across all business units.
Stakeholder & Investor Communication:
  • Represent the company in all financial communications with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and board members.
  • Provide transparent, insightful reporting and updates on company financial health, forecasts, and funding initiatives.
Qualifications:
  • CPA, Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA required.
  • Minimum 10 years of financial leadership experience, ideally within fintech, alternative lending, structured finance, private equity, or banking.
  • Demonstrated success in FP&A leadership, capital strategy, and investor engagement.
  • Proven track record in sourcing and structuring funding (debt/equity/securitized products).
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations, risk management, and compliance.
  • Experience in M&A, financial modeling, deal negotiation, and integration.
  • Familiarity with financial systems, automation tools, and modern FP&A platforms.
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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