Chief Financial Officer

High 5 Games is seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership on a part-time or contract basis. The Fractional CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, focusing on financial strategy, forecasting, scalability, and decision support, while leveraging the existing Controller and Finance team for day-to-day accounting and operations.

This role is ideal for a senior finance executive who thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments and can deliver executive-level insight without the need for a full-time presence.

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About High 5:

Join the leader of the fastest-growing segment of online entertainment – Casino Gaming. Developing for the land-based, online, mobile, and social markets, High 5 has created hundreds of games that are played in 150 countries on six continents. High 5 is actively building out the most entertaining social casino gaming experience on both web and mobile platforms, offering a very dynamic, multi-disciplinary, high-learning environment for you to grow within.

High 5 employs a diverse and eclectic group of talented professionals, from brilliant Mathematicians, Software Engineers and Game Designers who construct the technology platforms, to decision-enabling Data Scientists who aggregate data feeds from around the globe, to universe-expanding Artists whose imaginations allow them to craft intricate new worlds. Life at High 5 is anything but ordinary. See us at https://www.high5games.com/

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Duties/Responsibilities:

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Act as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing guidance on growth initiatives, product investments, and operational scaling.
• Translate company strategy into financial models, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Support executive decision-making with scenario analysis, risk assessments, and return-on-investment evaluations.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee and guide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Review and enhance management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards to ensure leadership has timely, decision-useful insights.
• Provide interpretation of financial results and variances, working closely with the Controller to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Cash, Capital & Risk Management

• Advise on cash flow management, working capital optimization, and capital planning.
• Support financing activities, including lender relations, investor reporting, and capital raise preparation (as applicable).
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, including compliance, regulatory, and international considerations.

Oversight of Accounting & Controls

• Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Controller and Finance team, without managing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure financial reporting, policies, and internal controls remain GAAP-compliant and scalable.
• Act as an executive-level liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal partners as needed.

Growth & Special Projects

• Evaluate M&A, partnerships, and strategic initiatives, including financial due diligence and integration planning.
• Support pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and market expansion initiatives.
• Lead or advise on special projects requiring senior financial expertise.

Engagement Structure

• Part-time / fractional engagement (hours and schedule to be determined based on business needs).
• Expected commitment may range from X–Y hours per month, increasing during budgeting cycles, audits, or strategic initiatives.
• Hybrid or remote arrangement acceptable.

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Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strategic thinking and financial leadership
• Executive communication and influence
• Analytical rigor and problem solving
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ability to prioritize and deliver impact in limited timeframes

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• CPA required; MBA strongly preferred.

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Experience

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including prior CFO or senior finance executive roles.
• Experience supporting high-growth, technology, gaming, or digital entertainment companies preferred.
• Strong background in FP&A, cash management, GAAP, strategic planning, and executive advisory.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fractional or advisory capacity.
• Comfortable working hands-on when needed while maintaining a high-level strategic perspective.

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