CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Description

Robert Half is looking for a Project professional for an interim opportunity as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee all financial aspects essential for the growth-oriented service provider and utility construction services firm to evolve into a high-performing platform for scale. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and reporting the CEO, this individual will strategically manage finance and accounting operations within the enterprise.

The CFO will strategically balance responsibilities such as financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, profit and loss management, M& A due diligence, and integration, while establishing and managing fundamental GAAP accounting principles, systems, and controls. Key objectives include:

Seamless integration of new organizations to ensure consistency and operational excellence at scale

Effective management of talent acquisition, retention, and attrition at all organizational levels

Cultivation of a proactive, performance-based, fully accountable environment to achieve predetermined outcomes

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and direction to Accounting and Finance functions, offering recommendations based on analysis and projections

Collaborate with CEO and other department heads to make informed decisions regarding capital deployment and operating margins

Distill and interpret financial information to identify trends and provide insights for the CEO and future board

Lead Billing, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable departments

Partner with CEO to develop and implement short and long-range financial objectives, plans, budgets, and forecasts

Continuously evaluate the organization's financial position and provide forward-thinking scenario analysis

Manage risk and ensure financial process integrity

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in financial structure and processes

Prepare and issue timely and accurate financial statements and related filings

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external service providers

Corporate Development

Lead corporate development activities, including identifying investment opportunities and driving investment assessment and due diligence processes

Prepare business plans for new initiatives and monitor their progress

Participate in the preparation and management of strategic plans

Develop, evaluate, and analyze the financial impact of transactions, including financing strategies, acquisitions, and joint ventures

Coordinate internal and external resources for M& A transactions

Leadership

Elevate the talent of the finance team through improved processes, tools, training, and accountability

Motivate team members toward actionable tasks

Collaborate with Executive Team to establish performance objectives

Thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Deliver clear, impassioned visions to motivate employees

Requirements - CPA designation or MBA highly preferred

• Superb interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

• Must be able to interact clearly and effectively in a fast-changing environment with excellent written and verbal skills

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior accounting/finance position

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance or Accounting

• Proficiency in accounting software and other computer software

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