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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Core Competencies:

Strategy, Planning and Management

• Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors and advisors.
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendations.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Participate in periodic conference calls with Lenders, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.
• Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for lenders, investors and company’s board of directors.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
• Hire, develop and manage accounting directors, managers and staff
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors; Manage preparation and support for all external audits.
• Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals.

Financial Management

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.

Financial Relations and Policies

• Engage with executive team and board members to develop short term and long-term plans, projections and budgets.
• Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials.
• Remain current on audit and finance best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.

Finance and Accounting Team Management

• Mentor and develop a team of 12, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within the three main company divisions.

Cash Management

• Oversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs
• Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• MBA from top ranked business school preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience as a CFO in a medium to large corporation – publicly traded preferred.
• 15+ years total accounting or finance experience
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
• Background coordinating with IT staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
• “Hands On” ERP Systems Experience – SAP experience preferred.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

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