Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with CEO and CTO to develop and maintain a robust digital ecosystem for the company;
  • Identify, recommend, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information;
  • Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts and account reconciliations;
  • Identifying and managing business risks and insurance requirements;
  • Manage the company’s liability insurance program, including ongoing risk analysis;
  • Actively participate as a full member of the SLT;
  • Oversee cash, investments, and asset management including managing cash flow planning process to ensure funds availability;
  • Own third-party financing activities including debt and equity financing in partnership with CEO;
  • Actively manage/oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organization, outsourced and in-house;
  • Directing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls;
  • Actively engage with the Board of Directors as assigned by the CEO;
  • Oversee the work of two members of the Business Office;
  • Oversee the annual financial and 403b plan audits and filings of tax returns;
  • Collaborate with the School’s counsel and insurance agents regarding all legal and risk management matters;
  • Working with consultants and outside lenders in obtaining and managing commercial funding; monitoring compliance with loan covenants and ratios.

Requirements:

  • Public company CFO experience;
  • Experience in leading or being part of one or more IPOs;
  • Demonstrated ability to be thoughtful and creative, while working towards meaningful impact;
  • BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required, preference for CPA/ CMA candidates;
  • Excellent analytical skills;
  • Ability to provide oversight of compliance and regulatory requirements pertaining to position;
  • Has familiarity with capital markets, asset allocation and effective due diligence and knows non-for-profit accounting and tax related laws;
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task;
  • Effective leadership capabilities; able to mentor and coach team in area of responsibility and the achievement of organization goals;
  • Provide for the care, custody, and management of corporate funds, including control of cash collections, bank accounts, and cash disbursements;
  • Must be able to speak effectively in a public or group setting;
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member;
  • Must be able to travel within and outside organization region as job dictates;
  • Ability to maintain contact with other organizations regarding accounting, tax, investment and human resource development;
  • Free basic life/AD & D policy with additional coverage options.