About GT Spirits Company / Good Trouble Bourbon
Good Trouble Bourbon, crafted by GT Spirits Company in Chicago, IL, is an award-winning, socially-minded Kentucky Straight Bourbon punching above its weight in the premium spirits marketplace. With a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and positive change, a portion of sales benefit the Shine Your Light Foundation, reflecting the brand’s mission-driven ethos.
Position Overview
The Fractional CFO is an experienced senior finance executive engaged on a part-time or contract basis to deliver hands-on financial leadership, strategy, and operational rigor. This role is ideal for a seasoned CFO providing high-impact guidance while supporting GT Spirits through growth, capital planning, and advanced financial management.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop, refine, and implement robust financial strategies aligned with business goals, from scaling distribution to new product launches.
- Advise CEO and executive team on financial forecasts, capital allocation, risk management, and long-term strategy.
- Bring best-practice financial frameworks to support growth, innovation, and fundraising.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Oversee annual and rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, and cash flow analysis.
- Provide dynamic budgeting leadership; identify drivers for COGS, gross margin improvement, and working capital needs.
- Support strategic planning and preparation for board meetings, investors, and stakeholders.
Capital, Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Lead or support capital raise initiatives, including securing investment, managing negotiations, and due diligence.
- Maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
- Advise on valuation and structure for potential deals, acquisitions, or partnerships.
Financial Operations & Compliance
- Oversee financial controls, reporting, and compliance processes tailored for a scaling spirits/CPG business.
- Implement or optimize accounting systems, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
- Ensure adherence to federal and state beverage alcohol regulation, tax compliance, and audit preparedness.
Risk Management
- Proactively identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure insurance coverage, internal controls, and safeguard assets and company reputation.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor or oversee part-time, contract, or in-house accounting professionals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, including with founders, marketing, and operations teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA/MBA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including prior CFO/fractional CFO experience in beverage alcohol, CPG, e-commerce, or startup sectors. Operations experience is a plus.
- Expertise in financial strategy, fundraising, cash flow management, and investor relations.
- Advanced skills with accounting systems, financial modeling, and analytics tools.
- Strong communication and leadership skills; collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Alignment with GT Spirits’ core values: inclusivity, innovation, community, and integrity.
Engagement Details
- Contract, part-time (~8–20 hours/week, flexibility depending on scope). Possibly leading to a full-time opportunity.
- Reports to: CEO
- Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid/remote considered)
GT Spirits Company is an equal opportunity employer, eager to connect with diverse leaders who embrace bourbon, entrepreneurship, and the spirit of Good Trouble.
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