Chief Financial Officer

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer for a profitable maritime technology company preparing for a NASDAQ IPO. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will drive public-company readiness, capital-markets strategy, investor relations, and governance while partnering with the existing finance leader on day-to-day operations.

This full-time role requires IPO experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to lead in a lean, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Prior CFO experience.
• Involvement in IPO process, or progress toward IPO.
• Experience with capital markets, equity transactions, and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPO readiness and transition to a public-company operating environment.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, legal counsel, investors and external stakeholders.
• Direct investor relations, earnings communications, and external financial reporting strategy.
• Advise leadership on capital structure, equity transactions, debt financing, and future capital raises.
• Establish scalable financial processes, controls, and infrastructure for a public company.
• Evaluate and negotiate major contracts with financial insight.
• Mentor and develop the finance leadership team.
• Support long-term planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Investor relations

Strategic financial planning

Public company governance

Capital markets

Job description

Location: Candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $300,000–$350,000 annually, based on experience

Position Overview

LHH is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer for a profitable maritime technology company preparing for a planned NASDAQ IPO. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead public-company readiness, capital-markets strategy, investor relations, financing initiatives, and corporate governance.

The CFO will partner with the existing finance leader, who will continue overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, while strengthening the organization’s strategic finance capabilities and scalable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IPO readiness and the transition to a public-company operating environment.
• Coordinate with investment banks, underwriters, auditors, legal counsel, investors, and other external stakeholders.
• Direct investor relations, earnings communications, and external financial reporting strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on capital structure, equity transactions, debt financing, and future capital raises.
• Establish scalable financial processes, controls, and infrastructure appropriate for a public company.
• Evaluate and negotiate significant contracts while providing commercially focused financial guidance.
• Mentor and develop the existing finance leadership team.
• Support long‑term planning, growth initiatives, and strategic decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a CFO.
• Direct involvement in an IPO that was successfully completed or meaningfully advanced through the public‑offering process.
• Experience partnering with investment banks, underwriters, auditors, and external financial stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, equity transactions, corporate finance, and financing strategy.
• Ability to operate effectively within a lean, resource‑constrained, high‑growth organization.
• Executive‑level communication skills and the presence required for investors, analysts, bankers, and board members.
• Strategic, hands‑on leadership style with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous CFO experience with a publicly traded company.
• Experience in maritime services, offshore operations, marine technology, mining, natural resources, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Prior capital‑raising experience.
• Experience with corporate governance, contracts, legal matters, or regulatory compliance.
• Banking or financial‑institution experience.
• Success operating within an entrepreneurial organization of approximately 10–50 employees.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $300,000–$350,000 annually.
• Equity participation anticipated, subject to final terms and vesting requirements.
• Bonus eligibility and amount based on candidate experience, company performance, and individual performance.
• Personal Time Off offered on an accrual basis, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Benefits for full‑time employment include medical, dental, and vision insurance; term life and AD&D insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; additional voluntary benefits; commuter benefits; wellness plans; and a 401(k) plan or non‑qualified deferred compensation plan.
• Paid sick leave where applicable under state law.

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