Our client is a well-established, goal-driven and industry leading organization who takes pride in fostering a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and provided with meaningful opportunities for growth and development.
They are currently seeking a strategic and results-oriented Chief Financial Officer to join their senior leadership team based in Albany, PE. This role serves as a key business partner to the President and executive team, working closely with operations to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational success.
Salary: $120,000 per year
Key Responsibilities for the Job:
- Provide strategic financial leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term growth
- Advise senior leadership on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational decision-making
- Lead the development and implementation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and process improvements
- Establish annual financial objectives aligned with business growth and expansion strategies
- Serve as Corporate Secretary/Treasurer and support the President and Board in governance-related responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
- Oversee financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, cash flow reporting, and budget-to-forecast analysis
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and asset management, while providing recommendations on financial risk and return
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, including payroll and benefits oversight, performance management, and operational effectiveness
- Oversee weekly cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, including approval of significant disbursements and preparation of cash position reporting for senior leadership and the Board
Experience & Attributes for Success:
- CPA designation in good standing
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO in a large privately held corporation
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, compliance, and external audit requirements
- Experience working with information technology teams to manage or implement accounting systems and related process improvements
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Highly skilled in advanced features of Microsoft Excel as well as other Microsoft Office applications
If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.
To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@accountantstaffing.com.
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