Interim CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half • Remote (New York, NY, US) • $79 - $91 / hour • 14h ago

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial finance expert to join our team as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the operational and financial framework of a growing equity investing business. The ideal candidate will oversee financial compliance, reporting, and operational strategies while supporting investment initiatives and fostering sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial processes, internal controls, and infrastructure to support the firm's growth.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with banking and brokerage partners.
• Collaborate with teams to align operational strategies with fund objectives, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee compliance matters, including regulatory filings and adherence to all relevant financial regulations.
• Manage treasury functions such as cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to support investment and fundraising efforts.
• Lead the quarterly valuation process for private investments, ensuring thorough audit documentation.
• Supervise fund documentation and structuring, including legal coordination for closings, side letters, and investor agreements.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of financial performance and business operations to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop strategies for cost reduction, working capital optimization, and debt minimization.
• Guide the organization through financial and operational transitions while ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with at least 4 years in an investment fund managing public equities.
• Ideally, 2 years of experience in a Big-4 accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are preferred.
• Proven expertise in fund management, compliance, and operational strategies for equity investment businesses.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards related to fund management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial operations, including cash flow analysis, capital management, and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with business systems and financial reporting tools.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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