Chief Financial Officer
1 day ago
New York
Key Responsibilities \n 1. Financial Strategy and Leadership \n\n • Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.\n, • Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, board of directors, and executive leadership team.\n, • Evaluate business performance, growth opportunities, acquisitions, investments, and strategic initiatives.\n, • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.\n, • Establish financial objectives, performance targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).\n\n 1. Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting \n\n • Lead annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and periodic forecasting processes.\n, • Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to support strategic planning.\n, • Monitor actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and business targets.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operating efficiency.\n, • Develop and maintain financial dashboards and management reporting for executive leadership.\n\n 1. Financial Reporting and Accounting \n\n • Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\n, • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.\n, • Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.\n, • Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Coordinate external audits and work with external accounting, tax, and advisory firms as required.\n\n 1. Cash Flow, Treasury, and Capital Management \n\n • Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, liquidity, and treasury activities.\n, • Develop strategies to optimize cash conversion, collections, payables, and balance sheet performance.\n, • Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, financing arrangements, and capital structure.\n, • Evaluate funding requirements and recommend appropriate financing strategies.\n, • Ensure sufficient liquidity to support ongoing operations and strategic investments.\n\n 1. Business Performance and Operational Excellence \n\n • Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance and operational effectiveness.\n, • Analyze revenue trends, cost structures, margins, and profitability by business unit, product, or customer segment.\n, • Identify cost optimization opportunities while protecting business quality and growth.\n, • Establish financial accountability and performance management processes across the organization.\n, • Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, automation, and reporting efficiency.\n\n 1. Risk Management, Compliance, and Governance \n\n • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and strategic risks.\n, • Maintain effective internal controls and appropriate financial governance frameworks.\n, • Oversee tax planning, insurance considerations, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance.\n, • Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.\n, • Support the board and relevant committees with financial reporting, risk assessments, and governance matters.\n\n 1. Investor Relations and Strategic Transactions \n\n • Manage relationships with investors, lenders, shareholders, and other financial stakeholders, as applicable.\n, • Prepare financial presentations and performance updates for the board and investors.\n, • Lead financial due diligence and evaluation for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.\n, • Assess investment returns, valuation considerations, and capital allocation alternatives.\n, • Support fundraising, refinancing, and other strategic financing initiatives.\n\n 1. Leadership and Team Development \n\n • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and accounting team.\n, • Build a high-performing finance function focused on accuracy, accountability, business partnership, and continuous improvement.\n, • Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and professional development plans.\n, • Promote collaboration across finance, operations, sales, human resources, technology, and other departments.\n, • Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.\n\n \n Qualifications and Experience \n Education \n\n • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.\n, • MBA, master's degree in finance, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.\n, • CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, or another relevant professional designation preferred, depending on the company's requirements and jurisdiction.\n\n Professional Experience \n\n • Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, corporate finance, or related functions.\n, • Significant experience leading a finance organization or major financial function.\n, • Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.\n, • Proven track record of supporting business growth, improving profitability, and strengthening financial controls.\n, • Experience working with executive leadership and presenting financial information to a board or equivalent governing body.\n, • Experience managing audits, compliance requirements, banking relationships, and external financial advisors.\n, • M&A, fundraising, investor relations, or capital markets experience is advantageous where relevant.\n\n, • \n