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Chief Financial Officer
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Los Angeles, CA
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SUMMARY
A mid to large sized company is looking for a Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic, operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance and accounting functions and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO assists senior executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategy
• As a true business partner to the C-Suite and other senior operating executives, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company's long-term strategy
• Be a lead contributor in evaluating, performing due diligence and determining financing solutions for growth initiatives
• Heavily participate in mergers & acquisitions, including financial assessments, negotiations of transactional terms, and coordination with attorneys and advisors
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to top executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations
• Provide advice and counsel around issues, trends, and changes on the businesses performance
• Oversee budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the company's strategic plan
2. Executive Management
• Serve as a member of executive leadership team
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating/financial models and operational execution
3. Financial Planning and Analysis
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports
• Complete analysis of financial results; develop recommendations (strategic and tactical)
• Create and/or manage financial models to help support analyses, business scenarios and other financial matters
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new product and/or service launches, disposition of non-performing areas, etc.)
• Develop and maintain capital budget
• Manage financial planning function and related analyses and reports
• Participate in calls with lenders and negotiate financings
• Develop and manage finance staff
4. Accounting/Reporting/Tax Activities
• Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function
• Supervise preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements
• Be responsible for all management reporting and other ad hoc reports for executive management
• Develop and manage financial metrics dashboards and reports to help manage financial and operational elements of each business
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
• Develop Acumatica ERP accounting system to provide more robust reporting and other capabilities for both financial and operational users
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
• Serve as final point of escalation for accounts receivable/accounts payable issues
• Develop and manage corporate controller and other accounting staff
• Manage preparation and support of all external audits and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors
• Determine appropriate accounting treatment for management reporting and GAAP financial statements in conjunction with outside accounting firms when appropriate
• Be responsible for all tax and compliance filings, working with the corporate controller and outside tax advisors
• Participate in strategic tax initiatives, policies and other tax matters and projects
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
5. Insurance/Real Estate/Legal Affairs
• Manage the company's corporate insurance program(s)
• Perform risk assessments and cost/benefit analyses to be sure ideal insurance coverage and other risk mitigating programs are in place
• Assist with the company's real estate affairs consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords; may assist in negotiating new leases or lease renewals
• Work closely with outside counsel and senior executives as needed to protect the company's financial interests
6. Treasury/Cash Management
• Oversee daily and weekly cash management; approve invoices and payables; execute check signing
• Supervise AR management and provide support to collections activities
• Ensure cash/treasury function is optimized and providing adequate liquidity for each business unit
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure cash levels are monitored properly
• Optimize cash, investment, and asset management
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships
7. Planning, Policy, and Financial Relations
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets and monthly forecast updates
• Develop financial business plans, proformas and financial estimates.
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team
• Work with the executive management to develop short-, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.
8. Team Management
• Mentor and develop Finance and Accounting team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control to ensure high degree of financial coordination between business units
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A minimum of a BS; a CPA or MBA is required
2. At least three years' experience as CFO or equivalent within a mid to large size company, preferably within the media/broadcasting, entertainment, internet, casino and/or retail industries
3. Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies
4. Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
7. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
8. Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines
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SUMMARY
A mid to large sized company is looking for a Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic, operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance and accounting functions and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO assists senior executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategy
• As a true business partner to the C-Suite and other senior operating executives, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company's long-term strategy
• Be a lead contributor in evaluating, performing due diligence and determining financing solutions for growth initiatives
• Heavily participate in mergers & acquisitions, including financial assessments, negotiations of transactional terms, and coordination with attorneys and advisors
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to top executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations
• Provide advice and counsel around issues, trends, and changes on the businesses performance
• Oversee budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the company's strategic plan
2. Executive Management
• Serve as a member of executive leadership team
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating/financial models and operational execution
3. Financial Planning and Analysis
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports
• Complete analysis of financial results; develop recommendations (strategic and tactical)
• Create and/or manage financial models to help support analyses, business scenarios and other financial matters
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new product and/or service launches, disposition of non-performing areas, etc.)
• Develop and maintain capital budget
• Manage financial planning function and related analyses and reports
• Participate in calls with lenders and negotiate financings
• Develop and manage finance staff
4. Accounting/Reporting/Tax Activities
• Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function
• Supervise preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements
• Be responsible for all management reporting and other ad hoc reports for executive management
• Develop and manage financial metrics dashboards and reports to help manage financial and operational elements of each business
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
• Develop Acumatica ERP accounting system to provide more robust reporting and other capabilities for both financial and operational users
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
• Serve as final point of escalation for accounts receivable/accounts payable issues
• Develop and manage corporate controller and other accounting staff
• Manage preparation and support of all external audits and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors
• Determine appropriate accounting treatment for management reporting and GAAP financial statements in conjunction with outside accounting firms when appropriate
• Be responsible for all tax and compliance filings, working with the corporate controller and outside tax advisors
• Participate in strategic tax initiatives, policies and other tax matters and projects
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
5. Insurance/Real Estate/Legal Affairs
• Manage the company's corporate insurance program(s)
• Perform risk assessments and cost/benefit analyses to be sure ideal insurance coverage and other risk mitigating programs are in place
• Assist with the company's real estate affairs consisting of leases and sub-leases with various landlords; may assist in negotiating new leases or lease renewals
• Work closely with outside counsel and senior executives as needed to protect the company's financial interests
6. Treasury/Cash Management
• Oversee daily and weekly cash management; approve invoices and payables; execute check signing
• Supervise AR management and provide support to collections activities
• Ensure cash/treasury function is optimized and providing adequate liquidity for each business unit
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure cash levels are monitored properly
• Optimize cash, investment, and asset management
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships
7. Planning, Policy, and Financial Relations
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets and monthly forecast updates
• Develop financial business plans, proformas and financial estimates.
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team
• Work with the executive management to develop short-, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, public officials, etc.
8. Team Management
• Mentor and develop Finance and Accounting team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control to ensure high degree of financial coordination between business units
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A minimum of a BS; a CPA or MBA is required
2. At least three years' experience as CFO or equivalent within a mid to large size company, preferably within the media/broadcasting, entertainment, internet, casino and/or retail industries
3. Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies
4. Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
7. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
8. Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines
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