Chief Financial Officer

New Direction Capital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial service provider is seeking a talented Virtual CFO to drive financial success for clients by developing strategic plans and improving accounting processes. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, optimizing treasury functions, and maintaining banking relationships. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This is a full-time position with diverse clients in various industries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in financial roles or accounting.
• Experience in developing strategic growth plans and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate the client’s fiscal function and performance.
• Provide timely analysis of financial reports and trends.
• Analyze and execute on any contracts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent judgment

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

New Direction Capital is the leading Virtual CFO company that excels in helping businesses navigate their financial success with confidence. Our Virtual CFOs offer real value by implementing actionable steps and executing a strategic plan for growth and profitability. At NDC, our ultimate goal is to get our clients to the next level of growth and profitability.

We are seeking talented and highly motivated CFOs who have a passion for growth and a desire to work collaboratively within a dedicated team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Virtual CFO should be a team player and experienced in growing businesses. Virtual CFOs work with the CEO and Executive Teams of their clients developing strategic growth plans, improvement of systems and accounting processes, internal controls, developing procedures, maintaining relationships with CPA firms, banking, and legal, implementation of dashboards and exit planning as needed. The Virtual CFO oversees all aspects of accounting and finance, including preparation and reporting of financial statements, financial planning and analysis including budgeting, forecasting and long range strategic financial planning. This position will work with fast growing clients.

This is a full-time position. Our clients represent a wide variety of industries. Strong technical accounting, excellent client service skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to differing client requirements are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, evaluate, direct the client’s fiscal function and performance.
• Participate in the development of the client’s organization’s plans.
• Evaluate and advise of the impact of decisions, impact of new products, ventures, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to CEO and Board.
• Enhance and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the company.
• Be a developer of solutions to challenges.
• Optimize the Treasury functions.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and forecasting models.
• Analyze, advise and execute on any contracts.
• Evaluation of the finance and accounting structure and plan for continuous improvement.
• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Oversee the Human Resources Department, if needed.
• Participate and oversee the raising of capital to fund growth, if needed.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7+ years experience
• Strong communication skills and leadership abilities
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills