Chief Financial Officer

Brio Water; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brio Water Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, operations, and governance, partnering with the CEO and executives to drive sustainable growth and performance.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, reporting, and controls, modernize finance with AI and analytics, and manage capital, risk, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or CFA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligning with long-term objectives.
• Serve as strategic advisor to CEO, executive team, and Board.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, planning and performance analysis.
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting and insights for decisions.
• Establish financial targets, KPIs, and accountability structures.
• Improve month-end close, controls, and cross-functional workflows to close within 10 days.
• Modernize finance using AI automation and analytics to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, audit, cash flow, insurance, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage capital allocation, working capital, liquidity, and investments.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, pricing, markets, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead fundraising, debt financing, investor relations, and lender relationships.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate transactions.
• Identify and manage financial, operational, and enterprise risks.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.
• Improve financial systems, processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business

MBA or advanced degree

CPA or CFA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Brio Water Technology, Inc. is at the forefront of hydration solutions, combining technology, sustainability, and innovative designs to provide clean drinking water products that reduce environmental impact. From water coolers to filtration systems and beyond, Brio's diverse product range and commitment to quality help hydrate millions worldwide. Join us to drive transformative product strategies that reshape the way people access and enjoy drinking water .

About the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team. This individual will be a strategic, hands on Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy, operations, and governance. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will partner with the President and Executives to drive sustainable growth, improve financial performance, manage risk, and support informed business decisions.

The successful candidate will combine strong financial expertise with commercial judgment, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of business operations.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in support of its long-term objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO/President, executive team, and Board of Directors.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis.
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting and actionable business insights.
• Establish financial targets, key performance indicators, and accountability systems.
• Lead improvements to the month end close process, establishing the controls, workflows, and cross-functional accountability required to consistently complete the financial close within 10 business days.
• Modernize finance and accounting operations using AI automation, and advanced analytics to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and accelerate decision-making.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, audit, cash flow, insurance, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Manage capital allocation, working capital, liquidity, and investment decisions.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, pricing strategies, new markets, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead fundraising, debt financing, investor relations, and lender relationships, as applicable.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate transactions.
• Identify and manage financial, operational, and enterprise risks.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting organization.
• Improve financial systems, processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate financial results and strategic recommendations clearly to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including experience in a senior executive role.
• Demonstrated success overseeing financial planning, accounting, reporting, controls, and cash management.
• Proven experience improving and accelerating month-end close processes.
• Experience implementing finance automation, AI-enabled tools, enterprise resource planning systems, or other financial technologies.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, business modeling, and performance metrics.
• Experience supporting growth, transformation, fundraising, or complex transactions.
• Track record of building strong teams and partnering effectively across an organization.
• Experience presenting to boards, investors, lenders, or other senior stakeholders and executives.
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Oracle, SAP and other Enterprise grade systems is preferred

We believe every employee should be recognized and rewarded fairly for a job well done! We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and full benefits including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental care. Your financial well-being will be supported through our 401(k)-retirement investment plan. Furthermore, we offer a challenging but fun work environment with a group of dedicated and passionate employees.

Our employee benefits package includes the following:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!

Pay Range:

The total comp range for this position is $350K - $500K annually