Chief Financial Officer

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.