Chief Financial Officer

Job description

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with the company's business goals and vision.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support strategic decision-making.

Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to optimize capital allocation, pricing, and profitability.

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual) for stakeholders, including the board, investors, and management.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations in financial reporting.

Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance and operational efficiency.

1. Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management:

Ensure the company's financial practices adhere to all regulatory requirements, including tax laws, audit standards, and financial regulations.

Oversee the preparation for internal and external audits and manage the relationship with auditors.

Manage risk identification and mitigation strategies related to financial operations, market fluctuations, and regulatory changes.

1. Inventory Management on SHE Software:

Ensure inventory is live and organized by sector in the CRM module of SHE Software.

Oversee real-time updates and reporting on the inventory dashboard.

Collaborate with IT and operations to optimize the inventory module.

1. Tax and Compliance:

Lead tax planning and strategy to minimize the company's tax liability while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.

Work closely with tax advisors to manage audits, tax filings, and any disputes.

Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and ensure the company adapts to them effectively.

1. Procurement & Budgeting:

Develop, implement, and monitor the annual budgeting process ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market conditions.

1. Cash Flow and Treasury Management:

Supervise cash flow management, ensuring the company has adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and strategic investments.

Develop and manage the company's treasury operations, including capital management, financing strategies, and investments.

1. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

Design and implement a financial dashboard for real-time tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical business metrics.

Regularly review financial data and operational reports, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.

Lead periodic reviews of financial performance with senior management to ensure alignment with business objectives

1. Stakeholder Relations:

Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, financial institutions, and partners.

Oversee investor relations, including the preparation of investor presentations, reports, and financial statements.

1. Team Management & Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Accounts & finance team, ensuring alignment with departmental and company-wide goals.

Implement training programs and succession planning for the accounts & finance team.

Foster a collaborative, transparent, and performance-driven culture within the finance department.

1. Technology & Digital Transformation:

Implement and optimize financial systems and technologies to streamline reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Spearhead the adoption of new financial technologies (FinTech) that enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Ensure that all financial data is updated in software in real time.

1. Strategic Cost Management & Profitability:

Identify opportunities for cost optimization across the organization without compromising on quality or strategic goals.

Monitor and improve profitability through cost management, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies.

1. Market Analysis & Forecasting:

Lead efforts to analyze market trends, economic conditions, and industry forecasts to inform financial planning and decision-making.

• Develop financial models to evaluate new opportunities and market dynamics in the real estate sector.