Quire · 8 hours ago
Fractional CFO – Terrestrial Radio
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior LevelQuire is a company that specializes in media, technology, and consumer convergence, seeking a highly experienced Fractional CFO to partner with the CEO of a multi-platform media company undergoing transformation. The role involves shaping financial strategy, overseeing operating performance, managing debt, and guiding capital formation activities while providing hands-on financial leadership.
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Responsibilities
Partner directly with the CEO to shape financial strategy, capital allocation, and long-term planning
Lead oversight of operating performance across assets, including revenue forecasting, advertising economics, and market-level performance
Provide hands-on financial leadership
Guide debt strategy, including covenant management, refinancing considerations, and lender relationships
Support capital formation activities, including preparation for investor discussions and evaluation of financing options
Bring discipline to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning while maintaining flexibility in uncertain conditions
Translate complex financial realities into clear guidance for executive leadership, boards, and stakeholders
Support M&A evaluation, asset acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic exchanges as needed
Ensure strong governance practices, risk management, and compliance mindset appropriate for a scaled media business
Act as a senior external face with investors, lenders, and advisors when required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Senior finance leadership experience as a CFO, EVP Finance, President, or equivalent
Deep, hands-on experience in local broadcast media, specifically radio and television
Proven track record leading a media business through multiple industry and economic cycles
Experience managing significant revenue volatility and executing strategic cost and capital responses
Demonstrated leadership in debt management, refinancing, and complex financing structures
Experience supporting or leading M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic restructurings
Strong familiarity with advertising-driven revenue models, CPMs, audience metrics, and market-level forecasting
Board-level presentation experience and comfort operating in high-stakes governance environments
Ability to operate as both strategist and operator, with strong judgment and executive presence
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) are a plus
Extensive experience in the terrestrial radio sector
Company
Quire
Quire builds ambitious yet executable strategies and ideas to help organizations grow and evolve
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-03Seed
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