Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Role

This is a builder role for the first CFO at an AI-powered fintech payments company. Reporting to the CEO, you will establish the finance function and partner with company leadership on strategy, pricing, and growth.

What You'll Do

• Own financial planning, modeling, and forecasting.

• Model deal economics, including interchange, acquiring fees, payment flows, and redemption margins.

• Shape pricing and commercial terms with bank and fintech clients.

• Build executive-level client relationships and participate in senior client meetings and dinners.

• Develop an AI-first finance stack and establish finance processes.

• Prepare the business for growth into new markets and future capital options.

• Travel to Miami or Costa Rica one to two times per month.

What We're Looking For

• Five to eight years of experience in investment banking or private equity, ideally with experience moving into technology.

• Experience as a finance leader in fintech or payments, with a strong understanding of banking or payments economics.

• Strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with interchange, acquiring fees, and payment flows.

• Daily, practical use of AI tools in your work.

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including comfort working with C-level bank executives.

• Based in the Americas; Miami, the US East Coast, or Latin America are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 USD annually, depending on location. Equity is 1.5% to 2% in stock options. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the Americas, with Miami, Florida, as the primary location. Regular travel to Miami or Costa Rica is expected.