Chief Financial Officer - IPO IPO

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); Remote; USD 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity component

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a Chief Financial Officer for a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO. This remote role offers a substantial equity component and requires recent SEC/IPO experience.

Responsibilities include leading global finance operations, overseeing SEC filings, and directing the IPO process with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors. Strong public company governance and investor relations acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Oversee SEC filings, SOX readiness, internal controls, reporting systems and governance structures.
• Own the end-to-end IPO process coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors.
• Direct global finance operations including multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage government relations and regulatory affairs related to incentives and compliance for expansion.
• Partner with CEOs and Board; communicate with investors, analysts, and stakeholders including roadshows post-IPO.
• Oversee risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&A evaluation and due diligence.
• Build and lead a world-class finance organization with public company and international experience.

Skills

Financial leadership

Investor relations

Strategic partnership

Cross-border finance

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Admin.

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy through a pivotal stage of growth. This remote opportunity will include a very attractive compensation package including a significant equity component. Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with recent SEC and/or IPO experience will be considered. Duties:

• Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution, including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling to support scalable growth and profitability
• Overseeing SEC filings, ensuring SOX readiness, and building strong internal controls, reporting systems, and governance structures
• Own the end-to-end IPO process, coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors
• Directing global finance operations such as multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies, addressing public policy matters, incentives, and compliance considerations tied to business expansion
• As a key strategic partner to the executive team and Board, the CFO will serve as a principal spokesperson to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including participation in investor roadshows and earnings communications post-IPO
• Additional responsibilities include overseeing risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&A evaluation, and financial due diligence
• Build and lead a world-class finance organization, recruiting and developing top talent with public company and international experience, while ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and strong investor communications, including ESG considerations

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy through a pivotal stage of growth. This remote opportunity will include a very attractive compensation package including a significant equity component. Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with recent SEC and/or IPO experience will be considered. Duties:

• Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution, including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling to support scalable growth and profitability
• Overseeing SEC filings, ensuring SOX readiness, and building strong internal controls, reporting systems, and governance structures
• Own the end-to-end IPO process, coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors
• Directing global finance operations such as multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies, addressing public policy matters, incentives, and compliance considerations tied to business expansion
• As a key strategic partner to the executive team and Board, the CFO will serve as a principal spokesperson to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including participation in investor roadshows and earnings communications post-IPO
• Additional responsibilities include overseeing risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&A evaluation, and financial due diligence
• Build and lead a world-class finance organization, recruiting and developing top talent with public company and international experience, while ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and strong investor communications, including ESG considerations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration from a top-tier institution; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CA, CMA) required
• 15+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CFO capacity
• Proven track record as CFO in a rapidly growing revenue company (preferably $1 billion +annual revenue), ideally in a high-growth industry such as technology, biotech, consumer goods, or energy
• Experience leading/contributing to an IPO process, including f S-1 filings, SEC compliance, roadshows, and transition to public company reporting (prior successful IPO as CFO highly preferred; Experience in pre-IPO readiness or public company finance acceptable)
• Extensive international experience, including managing finance operations across multiple countries/regions, handling global tax strategies, foreign exchange risks, and international regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated government and regulatory experience, such as engaging with government agencies, navigating public policy, securing incentives/grants, or managing relations with regulatory bodies (e.g., experience in sectors with heavy government oversight like infrastructure, defense, energy, or regulated industries)
• Expertise in public company requirements, including SOX compliance, GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, audit processes, investor relations
• Proven ability to partner with CEOs and Boards in high-stakes growth environments; Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience scaling finance organizations in fast-paced settings, implementing ERP/financial systems, and driving operational efficiencies
• Ability to thrive under scrutiny during the IPO transition and beyond with a history of delivering results in complex, international, high-growth settings with public market exposure

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.