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MSU Research Foundation · 3 days ago

Fractional CFO Entrepreneur-in-Residence

East Lansing, MI

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Michigan State University Research Foundation is part of the Global Epicenter of Mobility’s Mobility Funder’s Network and is seeking to engage a Fractional CFO Entrepreneur-in-Residence to support the Mobility Funders Network, focusing on mobility-related initiatives. The role involves establishing financial foundations, providing strategic CFO partnership, and preparing for fundraising.

Higher EducationNon ProfitUniversities

Responsibilities

Build Financial Foundations: Establish accounting systems, bookkeeping workflows, chart of accounts, and monthly reporting packages that provide financial visibility and support startup growth

Strategic CFO Partnership: Deliver hands-on support in financial modeling, cap table management, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and scenario planning

Fundraising Preparation: Create compelling financial narratives, projections, and investor data rooms; coach founders on valuation, term sheets, and investor relations

Qualification

Finance leadershipFinancial modelingCap table managementAutomotive/mobility business modelsCommunication skills

Required

Seven + years in finance leadership (CFO, VP Finance, Controller, senior FP&A) with proven track record scaling venture-backed startups through multiple funding rounds (Pre-Seed to Exit)

Strong understanding of automotive/mobility business models, unit economics, and value chains

Deep fluency in cap tables, equity compensation, dilution modeling, SAFE notes, convertible notes, and term sheet provisions

Exceptional financial modeling, ability to manage multiple companies simultaneously, strong communication skills to translate complex finance concepts for technical founders