CFO - PE Backed Ecommerce Marketplace

Hoxton Circle

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 300,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

Job summary

A leading talent firm is searching for a Chief Financial Officer in San Francisco, CA. This executive role involves driving financial strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a scalable finance team. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in financial reporting and have experience with PE-backed companies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $300,000 to $400,000 annually and includes various compensation options such as bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

Proven experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in e-commerce or PE-backed companies.
Experience of taking a PE-backed company through a successful exit.
Strong background in financial reporting and KPI management.

Responsibilities

Deliver timely and accurate financial and KPI reporting.
Implement disciplined cost and cash management practices.
Maintain strong relationships with lenders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Relationship-building

Strategic initiatives

Job description

This range is provided by Hoxton Circle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus, RSUs, and Stock options

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Search & Recruitment - Finance/Accounting/Operations

We're managing a search for a CFO for a $300m revenue, PE-Backed, e-commerce marketplace that is in full growth mode as they push toward an exit in c.24 months. The role will be a business partner to the CEO and rejuvenate the strategic finance capability, KPI based reporting, and manage multiple investors and stakeholders.

Along the way, you'll be part of an incredible team, full of low ego but high-caliber individuals pushing toward the same goal. You will maintain key close processes in partnership with the holding company, lead internal processes related to budgeting and strategic planning and formally own the rhythm with the board, including preparation of materials, crafting of the story and strategic positioning.

The ideal leader for this role is a highly driven and experienced finance leader with a desire to scale a growing company and position it strategically to win over the next 3 years.

What you'll be doing

Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate financial and KPI reporting.
Financial Controls & Risk Management: Implement disciplined cost and cash management practices. Optimize vendor contracts, manage liquidity, and oversee banking infrastructure. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management standards.
Lender Management: Maintain strong relationships with lenders, manage monthly reporting, and ensure covenant compliance.
Strategy & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with high accuracy. Develop strategic capital allocation processes and drive performance accountability through regular business reviews.
Leadership & Organizational Development: Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and Board. Develop a scalable finance and accounting team, recruit top talent, and ensure the finance function is a strategic competency.

What you need to have done

Proven experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in e-commerce or PE-backed companies.
Experience of taking a PE-backed company through a successful exit
Strong background in financial reporting, KPI management, and strategic finance.
Excellent relationship-building skills with lenders and stakeholders.
Experience in managing finance, accounting, and legal departments.
Ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage risk effectively.

Hoxton Circle is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Executive

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Internet Marketplace Platforms, Technology, Information and Media, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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