About the job
Location: DACH region
Entity: Kanvaz GmbH (Zug, Switzerland)
Compensation: Equity-based (no fixed salary initially; vesting model)
About Kanvaz & Associates
Kanvaz & Associates is a new Switzerland-based advisory firm specialised in supply chain transformation for mid-market and private equity portfolio companies. We combine AI-powered diagnostics, benchmarking, and playbooks with performance-based advisory. Unlike traditional consulting models, our value proposition is based on shared risk and realized benefits, making us a partner in measurable client success
.
We operate with a network of experienced advisory partners and industry subject-matter experts, anchored by a lean equity partner team. Our clients are typically mid-cap companies (€100m–€1bn revenue) and private equity investors in the DACH, UK and Benelux regions.
The Role
We are seeking an
all-round CFO
who will become a cornerstone of our leadership team and drive the financial, tax, and legal foundations for our growth. This role is entrepreneurial by design: it is initially
equity-only
and suited for a professional who wants to build and grow a high-value ecosystem rather than join an established corporate structure.
The CFO will have three mandates:
Enterprise Finance Leadership
* Shape and oversee the
enterprise business case
across Advisory, Tech, and Ventures.
* Build integrated financial models that support growth, funding rounds, and strategic decision-making.
* Lead investor readiness, capital structuring, and funding processes (seed, VC, private equity, family offices).
* Provide
client-facing CFO advisory support
in transformation projects where financial leadership and credibility are key to drive our performance based model.
Tax, Legal & Governance Architecture
* Own the
legal and tax structuring
of Kanvaz GmbH and its affiliated entities (Switzerland, Netherlands, and beyond).
* Ensure compliance with Swiss corporate law and international tax standards (POEM, transfer pricing, IP structuring, cross-border management fees, etc.).
* Design and oversee
partner participation structures
(phantom pools, equity frameworks, tokenized dashboards).
* Act as sparring partner for the Managing Partners on governance, board playbooks, and investor relations.
Kanvaz Ventures Oversight
* Co-shape the
venture investment thesis
around supply chain and AI tech.
* Support due diligence, financial modelling, and portfolio company structuring.
* Represent Kanvaz in investor/family office discussions, bringing credibility and financial discipline.
* Ensure the Ventures platform is
integrated into the broader ecosystem
to maximize cross-pillar synergies.
Profile
* Swiss-based finance professional with proven CFO, finance director, or investment role experience.
* Background in
FMCG, Private Equity, or Supply Chain/Industrial sectors
preferred.
* Strong command of
Swiss and international tax/legal structures
.
* Track record of raising capital and managing investor relationships.
* Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on attitude, and ability to thrive in a start-up/scale-up environment.
* Comfort in switching between
boardroom-level strategic dialogue
and
practical finance execution
.
Offer
* Equity-only compensation
at entry, with the opportunity to build ownership in a fast-scaling ecosystem.
* Direct influence on the shaping of
three synergistic businesses
: Advisory, Tech, and Ventures.
* Role evolves into full CFO mandate with competitive cash compensation once funding and growth milestones are secured.
* Platform to co-create and scale ventures within supply chain, AI, and tech-enabled business transformation.
Our office is located in the building of CV Labs in Zug. CV Labs is in the heart of Crypto Valley, one of the world's biggest AI/blockchain hubs, in Zug, Switzerland.
Next Step
If you are ready to build an advisory business as an equity partner and have the network and expertise to drive growth internationally, we want to hear from you.
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