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Why are you hiring a CFO/executive manager if you don't have any employees? Who is your CFO going to manage? Shouldn't you be hiring engineers first?

Sounds like this person should be a cofounder, not an employee.

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They're not a manager. The position calls for a great organizer who will help with general business administration, including the next round of hiring which will include engineers. Right now my most pressing concern is addressing my current skill shortfall, which is in finance and general administration. My engineering skills are solid and are able to keep the product shipping at the moment, but I need someone to take on general business duties. I'm aware that engineers are the heart of any tech startup, so I'm not taking this decision lightly. I'm confident this is the right position I need filled presently, but I need help putting together an job offer package and understanding the implications of all the details therein.

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