Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Finance Leader

About the role

Plutus21 is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to own the finance function across its investment and operating divisions. Reporting directly to the founder and CEO, the CFO will sit on the leadership team and be responsible for fiscal discipline, capital strategy, and the financial architecture of a multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm’s financial strategy, planning and capital allocation across all entities.
• Design, implement and defend legal entity and tax structures, including U.S. federal and state configurations.
• Architect and govern complex intercompany transactions such as transfer pricing, cost allocation, intercompany lending and cross‑border capital flows.
• Lead jurisdiction selection and structuring for new offices, vehicles and operating entities.
• Oversee financial reporting, internal controls and compliance across all geographies.
• Serve as the primary financial counterpart to the CEO on capital, risk and strategic decisions.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, tax counsel, banks and internal stakeholders.
• Build and scale the finance function, including hiring, systems and process design.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting and management reporting aligned with business objectives.
• Own governance, risk management and treasury across the firm.

Required profile

• 5‑10 years of progressive finance experience with senior financial leadership responsibilities.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. tax structures at federal and state levels, including pass‑through and corporate vehicles.
• Proven expertise in complex intercompany transactions and cross‑border transfer pricing.
• Experience in investment management, financial services or multi‑entity holding structures.
• CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent credential strongly preferred.
• Track record of operating across distributed, international teams.
• High integrity, sound judgment and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• U.S. tax compliance and structuring
• Intercompany transaction management
• Transfer pricing expertise
• Financial reporting and internal controls
• Governance, risk management and treasury
• Budgeting, forecasting and management reporting