CFO

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Chief Financial Officer in Washington, DC, to lead financial strategy, accounting, and planning for a private equity backed firm. The role focuses on cash flow optimization, ERP implementation, and strong liquidity management, with a requirement of 5+ years in a similar senior finance position.

The ideal candidate will drive financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring GAAP adherence and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior-level finance or accounting position
• Proven experience with Cash Flow management, ERP Implementation, and Liquidity
• Knowledge of GAAP principles
• Experience in analyzing financial data and preparing reports and projections
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and product-line profitability analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects
• Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company accounting practices, including departments, budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
• Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; consult with President and COO on strategic planning.
• Contribute to development of strategic goals and overall management of the organization.
• Implement and manage ERP system to align with business objectives.
• Monitor and manage liquidity, cash flow and cash management.
• Analyze financial details to identify opportunities and improvements.
• Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
• Establish and maintain internal control safeguards.
• Interact with managers to provide consultative support through analyses, reports, and recommendations.

Skills

Cash Flow

ERP Implementation

Liquidity

GAAP

Financial Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFO for Private Equity Backed Firm

Salary: $200,000 - $325,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a private equity backed firm.

Why join us

• Bonus
• Equity
• Retirement Plan
• Insurance

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent CFO to join our team.. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to apply their expertise in a company that values innovation, commitment, and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management and strategy, with a strong focus on Cash Flow, ERP Implementation, and Liquidity. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years in a similar position.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
2. Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; confer with President and COO on strategic planning.
3. Contribute to the development of the company's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
4. Implement and manage all aspects of the company's ERP system to ensure it aligns with business objectives.
5. Monitor and manage company's liquidity position, cash flow, and cash management to ensure financial stability.
6. Analyze the company's financial details to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
7. Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
8. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
9. Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position, preferably in the Accounting + Finance industry.
2. Proven experience with Cash Flow management, ERP Implementation, and Liquidity.
3. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
4. Experience in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and projections.
5. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
6. Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
8. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with strong accounting experience or a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
9. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
10. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact on our company's growth and success. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a desire to propel a business forward, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.