Chief Financial Officer — Publicly Traded Company
Location: New York City Metro Area (hybrid, with regular presence at NYC headquarters) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership
The Opportunity
Our client, a highly regarded publicly traded company headquartered in the New York City metro area, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its global finance organization. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team of a respected public company at a pivotal stage of growth, serving as a trusted partner to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and the investor community.
The CFO will own all aspects of financial strategy and operations — including SEC reporting, capital allocation, investor relations, FP&A, treasury, tax, and internal controls — and will play a central role in shaping the company's long-term direction.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on corporate strategy, capital allocation, and long-range planning
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial modeling
- Evaluate and execute strategic initiatives, including M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions
- Drive margin expansion, cost discipline, and return-on-capital improvement across the business
SEC Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and full SOX 404 compliance
- Serve as primary management liaison to the Audit Committee and external auditors
- Ensure compliance with exchange listing standards and all applicable securities regulations
Investor Relations & Capital Markets
- Act as a primary spokesperson to institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and rating agencies
- Lead quarterly earnings calls, investor days, and non-deal roadshows; own earnings guidance philosophy and messaging
- Manage capital structure, including debt and equity financing, share repurchase programs, and dividend policy
- Maintain strong relationships with banking partners, lenders, and rating agencies
Operations & Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the global finance organization, including Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Investor Relations
- Oversee treasury operations, liquidity management, and enterprise risk management
- Partner with business unit leaders to embed financial discipline in operational decision-making
- Champion finance transformation initiatives, including systems modernization, automation, and data analytics
Qualifications
Required
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including 5+ years as CFO or senior divisional finance leader of a publicly traded company
- Deep expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance
- Demonstrated experience leading earnings calls and engaging directly with institutional investors and analysts
- Track record of executing capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, refinancings, and M&A
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing finance teams
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Preferred
- CPA and/or MBA
- Experience with IPOs, spin-offs, or significant corporate restructurings
- Familiarity with modern ERP and financial planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Anaplan
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $450,000 – $650,000, commensurate with experience
- Annual performance bonus with a target of 75%–100% of base salary
- Significant long-term equity incentives (RSUs/PSUs)
- Comprehensive executive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plan with company match, and executive severance and change-in-control protections
