Chief Financial Officer

Fusemachines is a 10+ year old AI company, dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art AI products and solutions to a diverse range of industries. Founded by Sameer Maskey, Ph.D., an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, our company is on a steadfast mission to democratize AI and harness the power of global AI talent from underserved communities. With a robust presence in four countries and a dedicated team of over 400 full-time employees, we are committed to fostering AI transformation journeys for businesses worldwide.

At Fusemachines, we not only bridge the gap between AI advancement and its global impact but also strive to deliver the most advanced technology solutions to the world.

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on public company CFO with significant experience managing the financial, SEC reporting, capital markets, transaction, and compliance requirements of a microcap Nasdaq-listed company.

The ideal candidate will have previously served as CFO or senior finance executive of one or more microcap public companies and have a demonstrated track record of timely SEC filings, successfully completing multiple financings using different capital structures, executing acquisitions, and maintaining Nasdaq and other public-company compliance requirements.

1. SEC Reporting & Financial Statements

• Own the preparation and timely filing of all SEC periodic reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K
• Manage the entire quarterly and annual reporting calendar and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate directly with auditors, securities counsel, accounting teams and the Audit Committee
• Maintain appropriate disclosure controls, internal controls and supporting documentation
• Strong preference for someone with a track record of never having missed or been late on a 10-Q or 10-K filing

2. Capital Markets & Fundraising

• Lead and execute public-company financing transactions
• Direct experience completing multiple financings using instruments such as PIPE transactions, Registered Direct Offerings, Convertible Notes/Debentures, Equity Lines of Credit (ELOCs), At-the-Market Offerings (ATMs), warrants and other equity-linked securities, common and preferred equity, and debt/structured financing
• Evaluate financing alternatives based on cost of capital, dilution, cash requirements, covenants and impact on shareholders
• Work directly with investment banks, institutional investors, lenders, placement agents and securities counsel
• Understand transaction mechanics including pricing, warrant coverage, conversion provisions, beneficial ownership limitations, exchange caps and Nasdaq shareholder approval requirements

3. Registration Statements & SEC Transaction Filings

• Significant hands‑on experience preparing and managing registration statements and other SEC filings, including Form S-1, Form S-3, Form S-4, resale registration statements, shelf registration statements, prospectus supplements and Rule 424 filings, proxy and information statements, and Section 16 filings
• Understand S-3 eligibility, shelf registration requirements, baby-shelf limitations and other securities issuance restrictions
• Coordinate the process from initial drafting through SEC comments and effectiveness

4. M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Have completed multiple acquisitions involving public companies, preferably as the acquiring company's CFO
• Lead financial diligence, valuation, transaction modeling and deal structuring
• Evaluate cash, stock, debt and combination consideration structures
• Manage purchase accounting and post‑acquisition financial reporting
• Coordinate with legal counsel, auditors, bankers and target‑company management
• Understand SEC and Nasdaq requirements associated with acquisitions, including Form 8-K, S-4 and shareholder approval requirements where applicable
• Manage integration of acquired companies into the company's accounting, controls, reporting and financial systems

5. Nasdaq Compliance

• Maintain ongoing compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements
• Monitor minimum bid price, shareholders' equity, market value, public float and other applicable continued‑listing standards
• Understand…