Chief Financial Officer

The CFO will perform day-to-day and ongoing influence on company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only understands current accounting practices and trends but has proven experience raising capital and adapting to change–both in growth and downsizing. As a member of our senior management, he or she will be comfortable in a leadership role that demands clear communication and presentation skills.

LOCATION

Chattanooga

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

Objectives of This Role

• Responsible, either directly or by managing staff, for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, helping to drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.
• Coordinate the development of the annual operating, capital, and program budgets, and report against the same.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization.
• Lead the development and use of best-practice policies, practices, and tools that ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization with strong fiscal management, project management, cross-team communications, and workflow.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and taking action.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to efficiently develop proposal budgets, provide access to project finance information, and oversee contract and grant compliance and reporting.
• Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas of cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee HR functions, coordinating with external service providers (payroll, benefits, and general HR) and internal staff responsible for various aspects of HR.
• Monitor performance with tracking, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasted, for earnings calls, the management team, and the rest of the company.
• Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations from entities like the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, and State Attorney General.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance.
• 5+ years experience in executive leadership positions.
• Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
• Working knowledge of raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit.

Preferred Qualifications

• International experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and investor relations.
• Executive experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognition.