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Responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and overseeing the financial activities of the company, the CFO plays a pivotal role of leadership and collaboration with a highly experienced executive team in a growing industry. This position oversees a team responsible for all company financial matters that anchor an industry leading company with long-term stability and a proven track record.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Has a keen ability to analyze data from diverse departments, create models based on trend analysis, and able to project business opportunities and risks
• Responsible for managing company financial procedures and reporting including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develops plans for growth to increase profit and reduce expenditures
• Applies experience working with an external accounting firm on annual production of tax reporting and financial statements
• Interacts closely with staff executives and contributes at a high level to support and elevate a team
• Applies their skills in leading an accounting department and possesses an ability to think strategically and enhance best practices
• Monitors cash flow management to support all company activities
• Implements budgets, closely tracks outcomes, and communicates results
  
  
  

Required Strategic Skills:

• Organizational skills, multi software skills, strong writing and listening skills, financial systems experience, and team collaboration skills
• Ability to absorb multiple levels of data; can envision and project growth based on data
• Has extensive experience in a leadership role with a proven ability to manage large-scale projects, oversee long-term company goals, and communicate them effectively
• Proven ability to develop and write reports for diverse stakeholders based on financial outcomes and future projections
  
  
  

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting required
• Proven track record of GAAP implementation with the ability to lead teammates
• Has a track record of moving a business forward via strategic insight capability
• Several years of experience in a Senior Financial Leadership role; MBA and/or CPA a plus, but not required with appropriate experience and proven capabilities