Chief Financial Officer

The Role

LTSE is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial strategy while also serving as a key driver of enterprise-wide operational performance.

This is not a traditional, accounting-only CFO role. We are looking for a leader who has deep experience overseeing financial strategy and guiding strategic operations, either directly leading operations teams or serving in a structure where Operations reported into Finance.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of capital strategy, fundraising leadership, sophisticated FP&A capabilities, and enterprise execution rigor. This person will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to translate strategy into measurable outcomes, ensure capital is deployed effectively, and build the operational cadence required to scale.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Represent Finance and Operations at the Executive team and Board level
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO in enterprise planning and value creation
• Oversee and develop leaders across Finance and Operations functions
• Represent LTSE with current and prospective investors, regulators, and key stakeholders
• Act as enterprise DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) for operationalizing strategic initiatives
• Provide guidance and direction for other functions as defined by the CEO

Key Responsibilities

I. Financial Strategy & Capital Stewardship

Strategic Finance & FP&A

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and long-range modeling
• Ensure executive-level clarity around resource allocation, burn rate, revenue trajectory, and profitability path
• Elevate sophistication of modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support capabilities
• Provide concise financial insights to guide enterprise strategy

Fundraising & Investor Leadership

• Lead preparation and execution of fundraising and capital strategy initiatives
• Own investor-ready financial narrative, projections, and diligence materials
• Serve as primary financial interface with investors and Board
• Ensure finance infrastructure meets institutional investor standards

Accounting, Controls & Governance

• Oversee all accounting, reporting, audit, treasury, and compliance functions
• Ensure strong internal controls and regulatory compliance in a highly governed environment
• Maintain Board-level confidence in financial integrity and risk management

II. Enterprise & Operations Execution

Strategy Operationalization

• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable operational plans
• Establish and drive company-wide KPIs and accountability structures
• Lead annual operating planning and performance management cadence

Operational Excellence & Performance

• Oversee cross-functional operations to ensure alignment with enterprise goals
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability
• Identify and remove enterprise-level roadblocks impacting execution

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks across the enterprise
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed to minimize business risk
• Oversee integrated Board narrative, materials, and execution support

III. Enterprise Performance & Value Creation

• Drive revenue growth while managing burn rate and capital efficiency
• Support advancement toward profitability goals
• Ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively and on timeline
• Foster a performance-driven culture across all teams

Performance Outcomes

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Executive team clarity in financial and operational decision-making
• Revenue growth, disciplined burn rate, and measurable advancement toward profitability
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives that advance enterprise value
• No major audit, regulatory, compliance, or operational breakdowns
• Strong Board and investor confidence in financial and operational leadership

Required Skills & Abilities

• Deep experience as a CFO with ownership of FP&A, fundraising, GAAP/non-GAAP reporting, and capital strategy
• Demonstrated experience leading operations or having Operations report into Finance
• Proven ability to scale organizations and operationalize enterprise strategy
• Strong financial and operational data fluency; ability to translate insights into execution
• Exceptional executive communication and Board presentation skills
• High integrity and experience operating in regulated or high-compliance environments

Educational & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in a demonstrated, executive leadership capacity
• Experience serving as a CFO in a high-growth, venture-backed organization
• Prior experience overseeing Operations, or serving in a combined CFO/COO or enterprise integrator role
• Experience in financial services, exchanges, fintech, or regulated industries strongly preferred
• CPA strongly preferred