Chief Financial Officer

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Responsibilities

• Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations for both the short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings.
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, foundations, investors, and the company’s board of directors.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Required
• MBA from a top Overseas University is preferred
• Solid Experience in the RETAIL sector is a MUST
• Background in Big 4 Public Accounting is preferred
• 6 years minimum experience as a CFO in a large ($200 million+) corporation.
• 20+ years of total accounting or finance experience
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of Local GAAP, IFRS
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues