Company Description Emerald Ecovations creates sustainable, tree-free, plastic-free, and toxin-free paper products for everyday essentials such as coffee cups, toilet paper, to-go containers, and paper towels. Since late 90s, the company has been developing more than 370 eco-friendly products for businesses of all sizes, including office buildings, hospitals, universities, and restaurants. The completed model was launched in 4th qtr of 2025 and is poised for accelerated growth over next 36 months. Emerald Ecovations is establishing partnerships with American farmers and manufacturers building out additional capacity in raw materials into high-quality disposables, supporting local jobs and reducing pollution. Emeralds portfolio of products are made from rapidly renewable resources like miscanthus, bamboo, bagasse, and plant starch .As a premier leader in sustainability, supported with proprietary algorithms, the company helps organizations understand and meet ESG Scope 3 and CSR goals through Environmental Impact Reports that quantify trees saved, water conserved, and carbon emissions reduced.
Role Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a full-time, on-site role based in Huntington, NY, responsible for overseeing all financial strategy, planning, and operations for Emerald Ecovations. This role leads budgeting and forecasting processes, manages financial reporting and analysis, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements. The CFO will develop and implement finance policies, monitor cash flow and capital needs, and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team to support growth and sustainability initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising the finance and accounting teams, coordinating audits and compliance activities, managing banking and investor relationships, and supporting ESG-related financial metrics and impact reporting. The CFO collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders to align financial performance with operational goals and long-term mission objectives.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Finance, including corporate finance and strategic financial management.
- The ability and experience to interface with operational teams to enforce SOPs .
- Expertise in Financial Planning and budgeting, with experience in forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Experience with Netsuite / Oracle operating system a plus .
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
- Experience in Financial Reporting, including management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings.
- Advanced Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data, assessing risk, and supporting data-driven decisions.
- Proven leadership experience overseeing finance and accounting teams in a growing organization.
- Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting, or impact measurement in a business context is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Huntington, NY and engage effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Report directly to CEO
