Chief Financial Officer

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a CFO to join as a high-impact executive leader in a hybrid Columbus, OH role. You will shape the company’s financial strategy, oversee planning and reporting, and partner with the CEO and executive team to drive growth.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of finance leadership, an MBA or CPA, and a proven track record building financial infrastructure within growing organizations, including M&A due diligence and investor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute financial strategy in partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Lead capital structure decisions, financing strategy, and banking/investor relationships.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Build, mentor, and scale a finance and accounting organization.
• Evaluate M&A opportunities and lead financial due diligence as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and other leaders to drive performance.
• Serve as a key financial voice in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Skills

Strategic finance

Executive leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Investor relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

We are looking for a CFO to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a seasoned finance leader to join the executive team and help shape the company's financial strategy and long-term growth, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute financial strategy in partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning
• Lead capital structure decisions, financing strategy, and banking/investor relationships
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance and accounting organization
• Evaluate M&A opportunities and lead financial due diligence as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and other business leaders to drive performance
• Serve as a key financial voice in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including prior CFO or senior finance executive experience
• Proven track record building financial strategy and infrastructure within a growing organization
• Strong background in financial reporting, capital planning, and executive-level communication
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence

What Our Client Offers

• A genuine hand in shaping company strategy, not just reporting on financial results
• Direct partnership with the CEO and executive leadership team
• Meaningful equity or long-term incentive potential
• The opportunity to build and scale a finance organization from a position of real influence