Job Summary

Collide Capital is seeking a CFO to lead the firm's financial strategy, fund operations, reporting infrastructure, and strategic FP&A. Reporting directly to the firm's GPs, you will serve as the primary financial thought partner across the management company and fund entities—starting hands-on with day-to-day execution while progressively taking on broader strategic responsibility across LP reporting, planning, forecasting, and finance infrastructure. You will work closely with the SVP of Operations, who leads firmwide operational infrastructure and compliance, while you own the finance function and partner on finance-related controls, processes, and compliance workflows.

This is a senior leadership role with access to meaningful carry. As the firm grows into a multi-fund, institutional platform, the role will expand in scope across finance, fund operations, financial controls, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate thrives in lean, high-accountability environments, brings sound judgment to complex multi-entity structures, and is genuinely excited to build enduring finance infrastructure at a growing venture firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fund & Management Company Finance

• Take full ownership of all financial operations across fund entities (Fund I, Fund II, and all SPV vehicles), the management company (LLC), and related GP entities—continuously building and improving the firm's financial planning, control, and reporting infrastructure for a long-term, multi-fund platform.

• Own the end-to-end capital call process, calculation, LP notices, cash movement, reconciliation, and capital account updates, across all fund vehicles in partnership with fund administrator.

• Own quarterly and annual fund financial reporting, including the Schedule of Investments and other recurring LP financial reports.

• Own LLC and fund budgeting, cash forecasting, budget-to-actuals tracking, and weekly expense approvals.

• Lead strategic FP&A across the management company and fund entities, including scenario modeling, liquidity planning, hiring and operating budget support, and multi-year forecasting to inform firm decision-making.

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including monthly QBO reconciliations, weekly bill payment, quarterly intercompany reconciliations, LLC payroll, and legal billing records across all entities.

• Lead annual tax and audit processes—coordinating with tax and audit firms to ensure timely K-1 issuance, return filings, and year-end audit completion—while supporting ongoing tax and liquidity planning for GP and LP entities.

Finance Operations, Compliance & Controls

• Own finance-led policies, controls, and governance processes, including cash management, expense allocation, conflicts of interest, valuation, and approvals, in line with partnership agreements and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with the SVP of Operations—who owns firmwide operational and compliance infrastructure—on policy administration, staff training, audit readiness, and the firmwide rollout of finance-related controls.

• Lead valuation committee preparation and follow-through, including supporting analyses, documentation, and valuation updates.

• Own the Form ADV workstream in partnership with the firm's external compliance consultant, including preparation, coordination, review, and maintenance of finance and fund-related inputs.

• Manage key vendor and service provider relationships, including the fund administrator, legal counsel, audit, tax, and other outsourced finance partners, and proactively assess provider performance, scalability, and fit as the firm grows.

• Proactively identify financial, compliance, operational, and provider-related risks; surface issues early; and drive timely solutions, including recommending and leading transitions/RFP processes ahead of critical firm milestones.

• Build deep fluency across the firm's core finance tech stack (Aduro, QBO, Ramp, and Bill.com), and leverage AI and automation to drive process improvement, streamline workflows, and reduce manual overhead.

Investment Execution

• Partner with the investment team on deal execution from term sheet through close—overseeing wire execution, cash movement, post-close compliance, and portfolio company onboarding across all fund entities and vehicles.

• Collaborate with Operations and Investment teams on portfolio company financial data, performance monitoring, and transaction support, with the opportunity to assume greater ownership of these interfaces over time.

• Support the financial planning and execution of portfolio company exits and liquidity events, including coordination around distributions, secondaries, recapitalizations, and related fund impacts.

• Serve as a strategic financial thought partner to portfolio company founders, offering targeted financial guidance on topics such as financial planning, reporting, and capital strategy, as bandwidth and relevance permit.

Investor Relations & Capital Formation

• Provide financial and operational input on fundraising materials, LP due diligence requests, and onboarding processes.

• Serve as the primary finance point of contact for LP financial inquiries and ad hoc reporting requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional communication.

• Provide input on fund structures, co-investment vehicles, and side letters to ensure alignment with firm economics and compliance requirements.

• Lead fund modeling and serve as a strategic financial thought partner to the GPs on Fund III structuring, economics, and capitalization decisions.

• Manage LP due diligence requests, onboarding and subscription logistics, closing coordination, and post-close reconciliation, building on processes established through Fund II.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6–10+ years in venture capital, private equity, or fund administration, with deep familiarity with fund mechanics, multi-entity accounting, investor reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Hands-on experience managing capital call processes, fund financial statements, LP reporting, and strategic FP&A across multiple concurrent funds.

• Experience working with fund administrators, external audit and tax teams, and legal counsel; prior exposure to Aduro and QBO is a plus.

• Proven ability to operate independently in a lean, cross-functional environment, partnering effectively with operations, legal, investor relations, and investment teams.

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to leverage technology, manage multiple workstreams, and both set strategy and execute tactically in an entrepreneurial setting.

• Experience supporting liquidity events, fund distributions, or portfolio company exit processes, with a strong grasp of downstream fund, tax, and reporting implications.

• Genuinely excited about building an enduring, institutional-caliber venture platform, with sound judgment and a track record of anticipating risks, scaling needs, and operational inflection points before they become blockers.

Compensation: Competitive salary and carry aligned with industry benchmarks for emerging managers.

Desired Start Date: Full-Time Employment begins on Oct 1, 2026, with the option to onboard as a part-time contractor as early as August 2026.

Details: This is a remote role with a preference for Metro NY or SF-based applicants.