Charles River CFO is seeking a Fractional CFO for a hybrid role which requires 1-2 days a month onsite in Tampa, Florida, with travel expenses reimbursed. Candidates with a strong experience as a Senior Controller will also be considered.
The role is a 30-40 hour a week commitment for a duration of 3-6 months, possibly longer. Starts September 2nd and reports to the CEO.
Location: United States. This position is open to U.S.-based candidates, and for the 1-2 days monthly being onsite in Florida is required, travel expenses are paid.
Work Setting: Hybrid - 1-2 days are required in-office monthly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with executive staff and departmental teams to develop, implement, maintain, and control essential operating, financial, and information systems.
- Defines and tracks key performance indicators and strategic objectives, reporting results to the executive team.
- Advises senior leadership on the impact of long-term planning, new initiatives, and regulatory developments.
- Oversees the organization’s fiscal functions and financial performance.
- Builds credibility for the finance department by delivering timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to support executive decision-making.
- Improves operational effectiveness by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and systems organization-wide.
Requirements:
- Must have tax experience with US and Canadian law and experience with an ESOP is a plus.
- Experience as a CFO or a strong background as a Sr. Controller.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or similar.
- At least ten years of experience in the financial function of a company required.
- 5+ years in a senior leadership position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
- Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of finance and administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.
- Experience working in a partnership organization (i.e. legal, accounting, consulting services) strongly preferred.
Technology Requirements:
- Unanet Accounting Software
- ADP HRIS
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite or related software Proficient with internal systems such as Paychex, Concur, and Unanet.
Join Us
Charles River CFO, Inc. is an FAO firm serving companies in the life sciences, high technology, manufacturing, professional services, and nonprofit industries. Our clients are publicly traded, middle-market, and venture-backed emerging growth companies. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and laser-focused. Charles River CFO services include financial leadership for strategic transactions (IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures), financial management, cloud accounting services, and tax services. We offer start-up and emerging companies a complete accounting and finance function while augmenting existing capabilities at large multinational corporations.
Some Benefits of joining the CRCFO team include the following:
- A 20-year history of success in the FAO market
- Flexible work options
- Variety of career-building client assignments
- Welcoming team model
- Remote, hybrid, and on-site client opportunities
Learn more about CRCFO and our other open opportunities at https://www.crcfo.com/
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What We Do
Charles River CFO provides CFO, accounting, tax and HR services to emerging, middle-market, and publicly-traded companies on a part-time or interim basis. Our flexible contract means you can scale services (up or down) as your business requires allowing you to control overhead. We leverage cloud-based technology creating an efficient, paperless office. Our team approach provides direct access to the full expertise and talent of Charles River CFO. With industry expertise in life sciences, high technology, general business, nonprofit, tax, and HR, you have the financial confidence to focus on growing your business. We are smart, nimble, and flexible. Let's talk. To learn more, visit crcfo.com.
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