Diligent Delivery Systems is seeking a CFO to join our executive staff, and we need a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We’re searching for an experienced chief financial officer to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success.
The CFO will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only will understand current accounting practices and trends but also will have experience raising capital and adapting to change, whether it’s through growth or downsizing. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.
The position is in-office at our corporate location in Houston, TX.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Please provide compensation requirements with your application.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The duties below are not all inclusive. This position must also perform other duties as assigned.):
- Oversee the finance department and its employees
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs
- Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same
- Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
- Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
- Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action
- Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract compliance and reporting
- Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
- Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
- Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company
- Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred).
- Professional accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Extensive experience in senior financial managerial roles, with a proven track record of success.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations
ABOUT US:
DILIGENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS is an established yet fast-growing freight forwarding, transportation, and logistics provider with locations and partners throughout the country to better serve our clients.
Founded in 1995, Diligent has been providing local and regional delivery services to several niche industries. We are expanding our services to enable our customers to use Diligent as a complete transportation provider.
Our services include Hotshot Express delivery, Stat Medical Couriers, Dedicated Driver Outsourced Fleet Management, Warehouse & Distribution Network, Over-The-Road Trucking (LTL & FTL).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your compensation requirements.
Work Location: In person
