Fractional CFO

About GT Spirits Company / Good Trouble Bourbon
Good Trouble Bourbon crafted by GT Spirits Company in Chicago IL is an award-winning socially-minded Kentucky Straight Bourbon punching above its weight in the premium spirits marketplace. With a commitment to innovation inclusion and positive change a portion of sales benefit the Shine Your Light Foundation reflecting the brands mission-driven ethos.

Position Overview
The Fractional CFO is an experienced senior finance executive engaged on a part-time or contract basis to deliver hands-on financial leadership strategy and operational rigor. This role is ideal for a seasoned CFO providing high-impact guidance while supporting GT Spirits through growth capital planning and advanced financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop refine and implement robust financial strategies aligned with business goals from scaling distribution to new product launches.
• Advise CEO and executive team on financial forecasts capital allocation risk management and long-term strategy.
• Bring best-practice financial frameworks to support growth innovation and fundraising.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Oversee annual and rolling forecasts scenario modeling and cash flow analysis.
• Provide dynamic budgeting leadership; identify drivers for COGS gross margin improvement and working capital needs.
• Support strategic planning and preparation for board meetings investors and stakeholders.

Capital Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Lead or support capital raise initiatives including securing investment managing negotiations and due diligence.
• Maintain strong relationships with investors financial institutions and strategic partners.
• Advise on valuation and structure for potential deals acquisitions or partnerships.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee financial controls reporting and compliance processes tailored for a scaling spirits/CPG business.
• Implement or optimize accounting systems dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state beverage alcohol regulation tax compliance and audit preparedness.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure insurance coverage internal controls and safeguard assets and company reputation.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor or oversee part-time contract or in-house accounting professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally including with founders marketing and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA/MBA strongly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive finance leadership including prior CFO/fractional CFO experience in beverage alcohol CPG e-commerce or startup sectors. Operations experience is a plus.
• Expertise in financial strategy fundraising cash flow management and investor relations.
• Advanced skills with accounting systems financial modeling and analytics tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Alignment with GT Spirits core values: inclusivity innovation community and integrity.

Engagement Details

• Contract part-time (820 hours/week flexibility depending on scope). Possibly leading to a full-time opportunity.
• Reports to: CEO
• Location: Chicago IL (hybrid/remote considered)

GT Spirits Company is an equal opportunity employer eager to connect with diverse leaders who embrace bourbon entrepreneurship and the spirit of Good Trouble.