Fractional CFO

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Base pay range

$135.00/hr - $175.00/hr

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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