BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been exclusively retained on a critical search for an experienced CFO. Our client has experienced significant growth . It is a well established , mid size company with 35 brick and mortar stores and a robust ecommerce business.
SUMMARY:
We're seeking a hands-on seasoned CFO who can act as a strategic partner to our client's senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for planning and managing the organization's financial strategy, performing risk management, and ensuring sustainable growth. This is a critical role where you'll oversee all financial aspects—from day-to-day accounting to broad investment and banking operations. Your leadership will help us protect and enhance our company's revenues and profits while ensuring stability growth and compliance.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy, Planning, and Management
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
- Evaluate financial performance in relation to long-term operational goals,
- budgets, and forecasts.
- Provide insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth
- plans.
- Establish yearly financial objectives that align with our company's growth plans.
- Select and engage consultants, auditors, and investors as needed.
- Recruit and manage finance, accounting, and payroll staff.
- Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive leadership team.
- Implement policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports accurately and timely, including profit and loss statements, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
- Analyze financial results and offer recommendations.
- Lead analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings.
- Develop and maintain operating budgets.
- Oversee the financial planning and analysis department.
- Accounting, Administration, and Operations
- Supervise the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems.
- Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
- Oversee the preparation and communication of financial statements.
- Ensure timely filing of all tax returns.
- Oversee month-end close processes and continuously improve procedures.
- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems and controls.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audits.
- Financial Management
- Manage cash flow and ensure funds availability.
- Optimize cash, investments, and asset management.
- Explore investment opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Maintain relationships with banks and financial partners.
- Use forward-looking models to provide financial insights into plans and budgets.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks.
- Financial Relations and Policies
- Work with the senior leadership team to develop plans and budgets.
- Represent the company to financial partners, investors, and auditors.
- Stay current on audit best practices and laws regarding company operations.
- Team Management
- Hands-On Leadership: Actively engage in daily financial operations, leading by
- example within the team.
- Team Development: Assess and support current team members to enhance their
- skills and performance, and accountability.
- Resource Management: Manage an efficient finance team to ensure accurate and
- timely completion of tasks.
- Talent Enhancement: Retain valuable staff and thoughtfully strengthen the team as
- needed to meet company objectives.
- Cash Management
- Oversee weekly cash management and Accounts Payable.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable and provide guidance on collection processes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or Master's
degree strongly preferred.
o CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
o Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.
o Minimum of 10 years of accounting or finance experience.
o Experience in public accounting is preferred.
o Experience in consulting is preferred.
o Strong knowledge in taxes is a plus.
o Strong experience with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance
issues.
• Knowledge & Skills:
o In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law, risk management, GAAP, and
compliance.
o Excellent data analysis and forecasting skills.
o Proficiency with financial management software (ERP / NetSuite). o Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
o Strong leadership and organizational skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Analytical mindset with aptitude for numbers.
