Chief Finance Officer
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy and Planning
- Design and execute the company’s financial strategy to align with overall business objectives.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support company growth and innovation.
- Financial Operations and Compliance
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and investment activities.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, laws, and best practices.
- Risk and Performance Management
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard financial health.
- Establish performance metrics and monitoring systems to drive strategic decision-making.
- Capital Management and Fundraising
- Direct fundraising efforts and manage capital structures to support growth initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions.
- Executive Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and board of directors on financial matters.
- Contribute to shaping corporate policies, cash flow strategies, and investment priorities.
- Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Promote cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment with financial goals.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- An MBA or professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA) is highly preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum of 10+ years in progressively senior financial leadership roles.
- Strong background in SaaS, fintech, or regtech industries, particularly in high-growth environments.
- Technical Expertise
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Deep knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Leadership Skills
- Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working alongside executive teams.
- Other Competencies
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- A results-driven approach with a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.