Chief Financial Officer

Cescaphe • Full-time • Philadelphia, PA, US • 2d ago

JOB- Chief Financial Officer- CESCAPHE EVENTS, Philadelphia, PA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Financial Officer oversees financial operations across our portfolio of affiliated companies.

The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for all aspects of financial management, reporting, and strategic planning.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while navigating the unique financial dynamics of the events industry, including seasonal revenue fluctuations, multi-entity operations, and complex vendor relationships.

The CFO will support the financial operations of the organization by overseeing accounting, cash flow, and payroll functions.

This position will manage the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all financial workflows.

The CFO will serve as a key resource to senior leadership and staff, providing guidance, training, and actionable financial insights.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources to support sound financial decision-making.

The CFO collaborates closely with internal teams to maintain positive relationships while upholding company policies and financial procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Strategy & Planning-

· Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives

· Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all entities

· Provide strategic financial insights to support business development and expansion decisions

· Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis for new opportunities and initiatives

· Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategic planning,

Financial Operations & Management-

· Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger

· Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

· Manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities

· Optimize cash flow management and working capital across seasonal business cycles

· Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies

· Oversee banking relationships and manage credit facilities

Multi-Entity Oversight

· Manage financial consolidation and inter-company transactions

· Ensure appropriate entity structure for operational and tax efficiency

· Coordinate financial reporting and compliance across affiliated companies

· Maintain proper segregation and tracking of entity-specific financials

Event Industry Financial Management-

· Develop pricing strategies and margin analysis for events and services

· Implement job costing systems to track profitability by event

· Manage complex vendor payment structures and deposits

· Monitor and forecast seasonal cash flow patterns

· Analyze event-specific financial performance and ROI

Compliance & Risk Management-

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations

· Coordinate with external CPAs for tax planning and return preparation

· Manage insurance programs and risk mitigation strategies

· Oversee audit processes and coordinate with external auditors

· Maintain appropriate contracts and financial documentation

Systems & Process Improvement-

· Evaluate and implement financial systems and technology solutions

· Streamline and automate financial processes for scalability

· Develop KPIs and dashboards for executive decision-making

· Ensure integration between financial systems and operational platforms

Team Leadership-

· Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

· Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

· Foster a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

· Provide training and professional development opportunities

Investor & Stakeholder Relations-

· Prepare financial presentations for ownership, board, or investors

· Communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations

· Support due diligence for potential acquisitions or partnerships

· Able to execute audits with accurate documentation.

· Additional responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not intended to cover or include all of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS-

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

· MBA, CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.

· 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.

· Experience managing multi-entity organizations or holding company structures

· Background in service-based, project-based, or hospitality industries preferred

· Experience in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments

· Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control standards.

· Proficient in accounting and payroll systems, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.

· Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities

· Experience with consolidation and multi-entity accounting

· Knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting

· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Attention to detail.

· Knowledge of general IT maintenance helpful.

· Knowledge of general treasury processes.

· Exemplifies and exhibits Cescaphes’ Core Values

· Accepts feedback professionally and applies suggestions for improvement

· Maintains well-organized files and materials, creating a productive and efficient work environment to meet department deadlines.

· Tech skills and ability to data mine, aggregate and analyze data.

Key Competencies:

· Team Leadership and Development

· Financial Analysis and Interpretation

· Accuracy and Attention to Detail · Process Improvement Mindset

· Professional Communication

· Confidentiality and Ethical Judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT-

(Frequency of mobility, lifting, climbing, standing, siting, reaching, speaking, vision, color vision, outdoors/indoors, noise level, fumes/odor, chemical exposure or any other environmental hazards)

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.

· Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

· Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as job duties require.

· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (such as office supplies, files, or small equipment).