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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Clera

Miami

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a builder role for the first CFO at an AI-powered fintech payments company. Reporting to the CEO, you will establish the finance function and partner with company leadership on strategy, pricing, and growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Own financial planning, modeling, and forecasting.
  • Model deal economics, including interchange, acquiring fees, payment flows, and redemption margins.
  • Shape pricing and commercial terms with bank and fintech clients.
  • Build executive-level client relationships and participate in senior client meetings and dinners.
  • Develop an AI-first finance stack and establish finance processes.
  • Prepare the business for growth into new markets and future capital options.
  • Travel to Miami or Costa Rica one to two times per month.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Five to eight years of experience in investment banking or private equity, ideally with experience moving into technology.
  • Experience as a finance leader in fintech or payments, with a strong understanding of banking or payments economics.
  • Strong financial modeling skills and familiarity with interchange, acquiring fees, and payment flows.
  • Daily, practical use of AI tools in your work.
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including comfort working with C-level bank executives.
  • Based in the Americas; Miami, the US East Coast, or Latin America are preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 USD annually, depending on location. Equity is 1.5% to 2% in stock options. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Remote within the Americas, with Miami, Florida, as the primary location. Regular travel to Miami or Costa Rica is expected.

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