Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Bay Area

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• MBA preferred
• Background in Big 4 Public Accounting preferred
• 6 years’ minimum experience as a CFO in a $30 million+ Company.
• Acquisition and divestiture experience preferred
• 15+ years total accounting or finance experience
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP and IFRS including ASC 842.
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience is strongly preferred.
• “Hands On” ERP Systems Experience – Microsoft Dynamics or Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

We are looking for a hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to join our extraordinary team.

• Act as CFO and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
  Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage and interact with the Board of Directors, CEO, VP of Operations and Executive Leadership Team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors and bankers.
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

• Prepare and present monthly financial budget reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly revenues, accounts receivable and accounts payable and cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Working closely with the EVP, develop and maintain the monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Manage financial planning and analysis. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Participate in weekly conference calls with Executive Leadership Team.

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software.
• Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements and related information.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead…