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.
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