Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Corporate Finance:

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support GCL’s growth as a publicly listed entity.
• Lead capital allocation, financial planning, and strategic investments to maximize shareholder value.
• Manage liquidity, debt financing, and capital structure optimization.

Post-Listing Compliance & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee financial reporting in line with NASDAQ and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual financial statements (10-Q, 10-K) and SEC filings.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal financial controls.
• Liaise with external auditors, external legal counsel, and regulators to uphold corporate governance standards.

Investor Relations & Market Engagement:

• Serve as the primary financial representative for investors, analysts, and key stakeholders.
• Lead earnings calls, capital market communications and support investor roadshows.
• Monitor stock performance and ensure transparency in financial disclosures and shareholder engagement.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Strategic Growth:

• Drive M&A strategy, including due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration.
• Identify investment opportunities that align with GCL’s long-term growth plans.
• Work with the Board and senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives.

Audit, Risk Management, Taxation & Corporate Governance:

• Oversee internal controls, financial risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) standards and global financial reporting guidelines.
• Lead the global tax compliance framework, ensuring adherence to transfer pricing regulations and cross-border tax laws.
• Work closely with the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on financial strategy, risk mitigation, and governance.

Board & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide strategic financial insights to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership.
• Lead corporate governance initiatives to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
• Prepare and present board reports on financial performance, risk management, and strategic planning.

Team Leadership & Financial Oversight:

• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring best practices in corporate financial management.
• Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on transparency, compliance, and strategic execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of senior finance experience, preferably in a public company or capital markets environment.
• Strong expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and US GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• Proven experience in investor relations, financial strategy, and capital market transactions.
• Background in M&A, financial modeling, and risk management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience in board-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.