Chief Financial Officer - IPO IPO

Kforce's client, a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy through a pivotal stage of growth. This remote opportunity will include a very attractive compensation package including a significant equity component. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, the CFO will oversee IPO readiness and execution, guide financial strategy in a high-growth environment, and manage complex global operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

* Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution, including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling to support scalable growth and profitability

* Overseeing SEC filings, ensuring SOX readiness, and building strong internal controls, reporting systems, and governance structures

* Own the end-to-end IPO process, coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors

* Directing global finance operations such as multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions

* Manage relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies, addressing public policy matters, incentives, and compliance considerations tied to business expansion

* As a key strategic partner to the executive team and Board, the CFO will serve as a principal spokesperson to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including participation in investor roadshows and earnings communications post-IPO

* Additional responsibilities include overseeing risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&A evaluation, and financial due diligence

* Build and lead a world-class finance organization, recruiting and developing top talent with public company and international experience, while ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and strong investor communications, including ESG considerations
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration from a top-tier institution. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

* CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CA, CMA) required

* 15+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CFO capacity

* Proven track record as CFO in a rapidly growing revenue company (preferably $1 billion +annual revenue), ideally in a high-growth industry such as technology, biotech, consumer goods, or energy

* Experience leading/contributing to an IPO process, including f S-1 filings, SEC compliance, roadshows, and transition to public company reporting (prior successful IPO as CFO highly preferred; experience in pre-IPO readiness or public company finance acceptable)

* Extensive international experience, including managing finance operations across multiple countries/regions, handling global tax strategies, foreign exchange risks, and international regulatory compliance

* Demonstrated government and regulatory experience, such as engaging with government agencies, navigating public policy, securing incentives/grants, or managing relations with regulatory bodies (e.g., experience in sectors with heavy government oversight like infrastructure, defense, energy, or regulated industries)

* Expertise in public company requirements, including SOX compliance, GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, audit processes, investor relations

* Proven ability to partner with CEOs and Boards in high-stakes growth environments; excellent communication and presentation skills

* Experience scaling finance organizations in fast-paced settings, implementing ERP/financial systems, and driving operational efficiencies

* Ability to thrive under scrutiny during the IPO transition and beyond with a history of delivering results in complex, international, high-growth settings with public market exposure