CFO or Controller

Accel-posted about 1 year ago

Full-time • Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of the company, acting as a key partner to the executive team and CEO. This position involves operational leadership in accounting and finance, focusing on financial health, growth, scalability, and profitability. The CFO will balance high-level strategic planning with day-to-day financial management, providing insights and recommendations to guide the company through its growth journey.

Lead the creation and oversight of the company's annual budget.
Prepare financial forecasts, projecting revenues, expenses, and capital needs.
Work with the executive team to set long-term financial goals and strategies to achieve them.
Develop and maintain financial models to assess business performance and potential investment opportunities.
Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Lead the design and maintenance of effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Oversee external audits and manage relationships with auditors.
Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs.
Optimize the company's working capital by managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Make decisions on investments, capital expenditures, and financing needs to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
Oversee investments, ensuring optimal returns while managing risk.
Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, including hedging and insurance.
Manage the company's capital structure, including partnering with the CEO to inform decisions related to raising capital and issuing debt.
Serve as a key member of the executive team, providing financial insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
Communicate with the CEO, debt providers, etc., providing transparency around financial performance and outlook.
Lead the finance team, ensuring the department is effective, efficient, and aligned with overall organizational goals.
Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, including assessing valuation and integration strategies.
Participate in M&A negotiations, ensuring favorable financial terms for the company.
Oversee the financial integration of acquired companies, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with financial goals.
Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of financial systems to ensure they are aligned with business needs.
Leverage data analytics and financial technology to drive decision-making and improve financial performance.
Ensure the company complies with all tax laws and regulations.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities while adhering to legal requirements.
Identify areas where the company can reduce costs without sacrificing quality or performance.
Promote efficiency initiatives across the finance department and broader organization to optimize financial performance.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field; MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred.
7 - 10 years of related experience, in growth companies of 150 - 500 employees.
Strong knowledge of GAAP standards and familiarity with revenue under ASC 606.
Prior SaaS experience and understanding of relevant KPIs (e.g., ARR, LTV, CAC, etc) strongly preferred.
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get in the details.
Strong communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making.
Collaborative business partner, skilled in building trust with stakeholders both within and outside of the finance team.
Experience implementing systems to achieve scalability of the business and accounting functions.
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and other accounting principles, laws and best practices.
Solid experience with financial analysis and forecasting, including experience with three statement financial modeling, preparing statistical reports and making recommendations based on analysis and research.
Proven experience leading, managing and hiring a team.
Mastery knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software including QuickBooks.
Comfort in the startup environment (i.e., sometimes chaotic and lacking structure) and able to create structure and foundational accounting processes.

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