About the role
This fractional engagement combines strategic financial leadership with practical, hands-on execution. You will design and implement the foundations of Livily’s finance function, including the chart of accounts, accounting policies, close process, internal controls, and AP/AR and partner-payout workflows, while advising the CEO on budgeting, forecasting, runway, and unit economics.
You will select, implement, or improve the accounting and ERP systems that support the business, oversee accounting resources, and coordinate with external tax advisers. The engagement is remote and open to professionals based in the United States or Latin America, including Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Structure the chart of accounts and establish accounting policies suited to marketplace commissions, bookings, and accommodation-partner payouts.
- Establish and run the monthly close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Design accounts-payable and accounts-receivable workflows, approval controls, and vendor and partner payout processes.
- Select, implement, or improve ERP and accounting systems and their integrations with Livily’s platform and payment tools.
- Own budgets, rolling forecasts, scenario planning, cash-flow and runway analysis, and unit economics.
- Build and maintain financial models for marketplace revenue, commissions, payouts, and operating costs, and advise the CEO on pricing and growth decisions.
- Prepare management and investor reporting and support fundraising preparation and due diligence as needed.
- Oversee accounting resources and coordinate with external tax and accounting advisers.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or comparable senior finance leader.
- Demonstrated experience setting up or restructuring an accounting function, including chart of accounts, monthly close, reconciliations, and controls.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP system (for example, NetSuite or Sage Intacct).
- Experience with accounts-payable and payment systems (for example, BILL, Tipalti, or Ramp). Experience with every named tool is not required.
- Strong financial modeling and cash-flow planning skills, with the ability to communicate actionable recommendations to executives.
- Experience with marketplace, travel, or SaaS business models.
- Track record in investor reporting and supporting fundraising or due diligence.
- Ability to work independently in a fractional capacity and manage agreed priorities and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- MBA.
- Experience with multi-currency transactions and cross-border partner payouts.
- Background in hospitality, corporate travel, or accommodation marketplaces.
- Previous fractional finance leadership engagements with growing businesses.
Engagement & Compensation
- US$50–$200 per hour.
- Remote — United States & Latin America (including Mexico).
- Fractional / contract engagement, with direct collaboration with the CEO.
Final rate depends on relevant experience, work location, and agreed responsibilities. Hours and engagement scope will be agreed before the engagement begins.
How to Apply
Use the application form below to submit your resume, cover letter, and answers to the three required screening questions. Your cover letter should outline your finance leadership experience, the accounting functions you have built, and your availability for a fractional engagement.