Chief Financial Officer

The CFO is responsible for reviewing potential strategic business partnerships for operational and financial opportunities and risks. As a true business partner to the CEO, this individual is responsible for the overall organizational performance regarding both the annual budget and the brand’s long‑term strategy. They will develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.

This individual ensures that long‑term budgetary planning and cost management are in alignment with the brand's strategic plan, especially as the organization considers sponsor ships, potential acquisitions, and collaborations with external organizations.

• Shaping the future of the company by serving as a strategic partner of the executive team and aligning financial and operational strategies with long‑term business goals
• Creating and implementing a robust financial/operational strategy that is aligned with the company and its subsidiaries’ long‑term goals, ensuring sustainable growth
• Ensuring that financial strategies developed balance the operational workflows in order to guide better decision‑making that drive the company forward

• Collaborate with the CEO and President to develop the company's strategic goals and translate into actionable plans
• Identify and mitigate operational & financial risks to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop, establish, and update financial strategies by using financial and accounting information to inform strategic thinking and direction and by establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances where cost control is required
• Oversee budget development process to ensure alignment with company goals and inform decisions
• Monitor, implement, and update strategic tax planning for the company and subsidiary entities
• Lead change initiatives and organizational transformations to adapt to evolving business needs, and effectively communicate change across the organization
• Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and suppliers to optimize relationships and drive operational excellence
• Monitor expenses and resource allocation to ensure financial objectives are met
• Oversee financial due diligence and integration and strategy for acquisitions
• Partnership and acquisition contract review and financial model consultation
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, executives, auditors, public officials, etc.
• Conduct recurring leadership development conversations, developing/coaching team members including bi weekly 1:1s, effectively determine incentive payout, and give transformational performance feedback

• Expert knowledge in Accounting & GAAP, understanding the growth and complexities of Accounting as the business grows, impact of changing accounting on the business' financials
• Expert knowledge of taxation and corporate structures
• Ability to develop structures and financial impact on partnerships, transactions and taxations
• Ability to get accounting measures prepared for going public
• Demonstrates competency regarding cash to accrual basis, prepare for potential audits, prepare the infrastructure and reporting
• Expert in financial forecasting - building out financial models and providing input
• Understanding of all revenue streams and expense buckets that go into the model
• Ability to coach around financial models that have multiple variables or components
• Experience with M&A Activity, due diligence
• Ability to build out and approve department budgets to prepare for headcount, technology implementation...etc.
• Ability to read contracts and understand its potential effects on the financials (i.e partnerships, vendor agreements..etc)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Multi‑entity/subsidiary experience
• At least 10 years’ experience as a CFO in financial‑management firms
• Requi…