CFO, New York
New York,
Northeast
Full-Time (permanent)
$250000 -
$250000 Per Annum
posted: 29th November 2023
Chief Financial Officer, New York
CFO Recruit is partnering a telecoms business in New York to appoint a CFO. The role requires an experienced CFO to take ownership of the financial and strategic direction of the company. The CFO will be closely aligned with the CEO to define a 5 year plan to expedite the company’s growth. The position would suit a CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, VP Finance. The CFO will have the following responsibilities:
- Oversee the finance department with overall responsibility for the financial management of the company.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team and operations teams.
- Provide recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on analysis of business performance, highlighting opportunities and risks.
- Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
- Assist the executive team on medium and long-term financial and business planning.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with external partners, stakeholders and investors.
- Track cash flow and analyze the company’s financial weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the business.
- Review and continually improve processes across finance, HR and operations.
To be successful in this role the CFO will have the following experience:
- Proven experience as CFO, finance officer or similar role.
- CPA is a strong advantage.
- BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.