Chief Financial Officer

Pearl Interactive Network LLC• US,

1d•$185,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and business leadership, with direct ownership of capital planning, forecasting, financial performance, liquidity, and investment decision support. The CFO will translate financial insight into actionable business strategy, positioning the organization for sustainable, profitable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive finance role (CFO, VP Finance, or similar).
Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership and Boards on strategic and financial decision-making.
Proven track record in financial planning, capital markets, M&A, or corporate development.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and enterprise risk management practices.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Prior experience in a regulated, government contracting, or public-facing organization, including familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to the sector.
Experience with ERP and financial planning systems, specifically Deltek Costpoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, COO, Board, and the senior leadership team.
Translate financial information into clear business decisions and recommendations.
Participate actively in pricing, margin, hiring, investment, expansion, and contract strategy discussions.
Bring a point of view, options, and recommended actions rather than only presenting data.
Direct the development of annual budgets, multi-year financial forecasts, and long-range strategic financial plans.
Oversee financial modeling and analysis to support pricing strategy, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
Own a rolling forecast covering revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, liquidity, debt capacity, and covenant performance.
Build base, upside, and downside scenarios around contract awards, transitions, delays, staffing ramps, and collection timing.
Identify risks early and recommend specific actions before those risks become urgent.
Create a reliable financial view that leadership can use for operating and strategic decisions.
Manage capital structure, financing strategy, and banking relationships to optimize cost of capital and liquidity.
Lead fundraising efforts, debt financing, and investor or lender relations as applicable to the organization's structure.
Develop a capital allocation framework tied to Pearl’s strategic priorities.
Recommend how capital should be deployed across working capital, debt reduction, organic growth, acquisitions, technology, talent, and shareholder needs.
Evaluate the expected return, risk, timing, and cash impact of major investments.
Advise leadership on when to preserve cash, use the revolver, refinance debt, or pursue outside capital.
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Oversee external audit relationships, tax strategy, and compliance with all applicable financial regulations.
Establish and maintain robust enterprise risk management frameworks.
Lead the annual budget process and align departmental plans to company strategy.
Establish clear budget ownership and accountability across functions.
Analyze performance against budget and forecast, including the underlying operational drivers.
Partner with leaders on recovery actions when results fall below expectations.
Maintain a detailed short-term cash outlook and a longer-term liquidity plan.
Actively manage borrowing availability, covenant compliance, and minimum liquidity thresholds.
Improve cash conversion through billing, collections, accounts receivable management, and contract ramp planning.
Model the cash impact of delayed procurements, program transitions, and new contract starts.
Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, strategic partnerships, capital raises, and refinancing activities.
Build or oversee models that assess valuation, leverage, dilution, return on invested capital, and integration requirements.
Support due diligence and prepare credible financial materials for lenders, investors, partners, and the Board.
Help leadership compare strategic alternatives and understand their financial implications.