Startup Partnerships Advisor Fractional CFO Austin

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder investor operator and professional communities. For this initiative we are expanding a network of independent professionals who can recognize when a founder is preparing to raise capital and connect that founder with an appropriate next step.

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Partnerships Advisor with fractional CFO experience in Austin. You will build relationships with startup finance professionals and founders recognize companies approaching a fundraising decision and coordinate relevant introductions to our team. Your finance background should help you understand the questions founders face before a raise without requiring you to perform client finance work for Acquisition Network.

• Develop relationships with founders fractional CFOs finance consultants and startup operators in Austin.
• Identify companies considering a capital raise acquisition or other material financing event.
• Discuss each founder's goals timing readiness and constraints at a high level.
• Determine whether an introductory conversation with our team would be relevant.
• Make introductions only after receiving the founder's permission.
• Record useful context relationship activity and agreed follow-up accurately.
• Share general market patterns that can help us improve founder support and partner outreach.

• Experience as a fractional CFO startup finance leader finance consultant controller or closely related advisor.
• Working knowledge of cash planning financial models fundraising preparation reporting and investor diligence.
• Existing relationships with founders or startup service providers in Austin.
• Consultative communication skills and the ability to establish credibility with senior decision-makers.
• Strong professional judgment organization and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor environment.

This is a paid remote independent contractor opportunity focused on relationship development and qualified introductions in Austin. Scope performance expectations and compensation will be confirmed in the written contractor agreement.

You will not be asked to disclose private client financial data provide financial advice on Acquisition Network's behalf or promise financing results. All outreach and introductions must respect your existing duties contracts and confidentiality obligations.

Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a short description of your fractional CFO or startup finance experience. Do not include client names private financial records or confidential fundraising information. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.