Chief Financial Officer - Utilities Services

Cogent Analytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance based bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Cogent Analytics is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial operations and act as a strategic partner to the executive team. The role oversees accounting, treasury, tax, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, risk management, HR, and strategic planning.

Key responsibilities include shaping financial strategy, guiding growth initiatives, managing financial closes, presenting performance analyses, and ensuring GAAP compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and business planning.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and present financial statements and performance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
• Manage banking, lending, financing, and cash flow activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting staff.
• Evaluate financial systems and ERP platforms to improve efficiency.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and special projects.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification

Herramientas

ERP platforms

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading all financial operations of the organization and serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. The CFO oversees accounting, treasury, tax, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, risk management, HR, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company objectives
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and business planning
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and present financial statements and performance analyses
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations
• Manage banking, lending, financing, and cash flow activities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices
• Lead audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting staff
• Evaluate financial systems and ERP platforms to improve efficiency
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Benefits

• Performance based bonus