CFO

Location
Fort Lauderdale FL

Job Type
Direct Hire/Permanent

Date Posted
Posted 2 Weeks ago

CFO

Detailed Job Specifications Document

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client, a construction manufacturing company based in southeast Florida , in their search for a Chief Financial Officer .

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for the financial health of the business including oversight of the accounting and finance teams. At a high level, the CFO will manage liquidity, expenses, monitor revenue and cash flow, financial planning, and risk. The CFO will work closely with executive leadership as a trusted partner on the vision, strategic road map, and overall execution of the company. This role will be in the office 4-5 days a week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the objectives for the Finance Department and implement best practices and tools
• Build and manage a dynamic team to support the current business and scale for the growth ahead
• Manage and oversee all the financial affairs for the organization and ensure compliance with all accounting practices, lender covenants, and other policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial IT systems and processes to ensure accurate revenue collection, expense payment, and financial statement recognition, maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory entities
• Lead and continuously evaluate and monitor capital planning and allocation of funds to ensure the company has the right funding and controls to allocate those funds.
• Lead (either directly or via staff) all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company's financial strategy and hiring needs
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
• Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as formal and informal financial and operational reporting
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments; and lead, evaluate, and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
• Work in partnership with the CEO and the leadership team to research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Lead strategy, valuation, and negotiations for mergers and acquisitions and the establishment of new divisions within the company
• Lead strategies for financing, liquidity and currency risk
• Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company
• Develop relationship with other key partners at the Lenders (domestic and international), suppliers and vendors.

Education and Experience

• 5-10 years prior CFO experience is required in privately owned companies (including private equity backed)
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnering skills, with steadfast resolve and impeccable personal integrity
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to effectively manage a remote team while driving productivity, engagement and results
• Understanding of capital raising, mastery of GAAP accounting, treasury, international, currency hedging, manufacturing and regulatory issues are a plus, and some tax planning experience is helpful
• Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting or finance, CPA is preferred
• Dealing with the complexities of an international operation
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with international banking
• Experience in construction materials manufacturing is preferred

CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.