CFO for Start Up
The CFO is one of the top strategic leadership roles within our organization.
We are seeking a sophisticated, experienced, and competitive CFO to lead the financial and strategic growth of a startup.  Our environmentally conscious cement and concrete manufacturing company uses a proprietary technology that captures and recycles plant CO2 emissions to produce low CO2 emission biofuel.

Job Summary:
Set up, Direct and Oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Create department and financial processes
2. Oversees department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
3. Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Drive growth, measurable value and establish core financial processes and reporting requirements. 

• Create well integrated roadmap for strategic growth.
• Drive metrics and presentation of results. 
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the President and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Do you have prior executive level leadership experience in the corporate financial sector managing between $700M- $2B? 

• Experience in the cement, biofuel or real estate industry is a plus but is not a requirement, prior experience in manufacturing is a plus
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions is preferred 
• Proven success in revenue growth and market expansion, ability to look across multiple horizons
• Proven skills in business strategy, market research, and the development and execution of a strategic growth plan are required
• Experience in highly competitive, commodity industries a plus
• Excellent management, supervisory and team player skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:
JD or CPA preferred
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required

• Submission to a background check, professional references and proof of academic credentials is required
• Base salary for the position is $400K annually plus a discretionary performance bonus of up to $2M per year

 

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