Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $140.00 to $150.00 per hour.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead overall financial strategy to position the company for external investment or a potential sale and provide clear guidance to founders.
- Build financial reporting, planning, and data capabilities that enable reliable metrics and timely decision making.
- Establish and manage banking relationships, negotiate credit facilities, and support access to capital.
- Oversee liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and capital allocation to support growth and risk management.
- Develop scalable processes, systems, and controls that support rapid expansion and future diligence needs.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced credentials are a plus.
- Bring proven executive experience leading finance in high growth environments with responsibility for fundraising or transaction readiness.
- Demonstrate success implementing reporting frameworks, KPIs, and data infrastructure across multiple functions.
- Show strength building relationships with lenders, investors, and external advisors while negotiating favorable terms.
- Communicate clearly with founders and senior leaders and present complex financial topics in a concise, actionable way.
Qualifications
- Drive investor ready discipline through audit friendly records, robust forecasting, and strong working capital management.
- Design operating models and dashboards that translate strategy into targets, budgets, and variance insights.
- Lead cross functional initiatives that improve margins, operating efficiency, and enterprise value.
- Navigate diligence processes confidently and coordinate advisors on legal, tax, and financial workstreams.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while mentoring a high performing finance team.
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