LaSalle Network is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the strategic direction and execution of an innovative, PE-backed beauty brand. As a cornerstone of the executive team, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring fiscal health, and driving strategic growth. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Founder, Executive Team, and Board of Directors to define financial strategy, optimize capital structure, manage risks, and provide accurate financial reporting to support decision-making. This role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker with deep financial expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex financial challenges in a dynamic business environment.
CFO Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, aligned with business goals and growth initiatives
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and board of directors on financial matters, risks, and opportunities
- Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency
- Lead financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic decisions and investments
- Ensure the company complies with all financial reporting regulations, including GAAP or IFRS standards
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring transparency and accuracy
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies
- Optimize the company's capital structure, managing debt, equity, and working capital
- Evaluate financing opportunities, including debt and equity raises, and negotiate terms with financial institutions and investors
- Oversee cash flow management, ensuring liquidity and financial stability
- Establish robust risk management practices and policies, particularly in areas like investments, acquisitions, and hedging
- Lead due diligence, valuation, and negotiation efforts for potential mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures
- Integrate acquired businesses and streamline financial operations post-acquisition
- Communicate financial results, strategy, and forecasts to internal stakeholders (executive team, board of directors) and external stakeholders (investors, analysts, regulators)
CFO Requirements:
- Master's or bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred
- CPA or CFA highly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Experience working within PE-backed organizations
- Experience in the retail/beauty/CPG industry strongly preferred
- Strong background in Corporate Finance and FP&A
- Experience with M&A, capital markets and investor relations
- Previous experience managing direct reports as part of a finance/Accounting team
- Confident presenter who can communicate financial information and analytical expertise verbally and in writing to stakeholders
Thank you,
Stephanie Moncada
Principal
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
