About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our client’s executive leadership team. In this role, you will partner closely with the CEO to drive strategic growth, ensure financial excellence, and lead data-driven decision-making. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a multi-unit retail organization and have a direct impact on its continued success.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute organizational strategies and policies.
- Design and implement financial strategies that align with business objectives and support growth.
- Provide insights and recommendations for M&A opportunities, expansion, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and control costs.
Financial Excellence
- Oversee all finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, SEC reporting, and cash management.
- Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
- Monitor key metrics such as inventory turnover, gross margins, and operational costs.
- Drive cost optimization while maintaining competitive advantage.
Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams across multiple departments.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and address skills gaps to strengthen organizational capabilities.
Risk & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls.
- Maintain transparency in financial reporting across all locations.
Stakeholder Relations
- Prepare and present financial statements and performance updates.
- Present to the Board of Directors, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and vendors.
Requirements
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (required); MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
- Prior CFO experience with a public company.
- Multi-unit retail experience (required).
- Proven success in change management and organizational improvement.
Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in financial accounting, planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong strategic planning and business acumen.
- Advanced analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
- Risk identification and mitigation expertise.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Personal Attributes
- Uncompromising integrity and ethical judgment.
- Resilient and adaptable in complex, changing environments.
- Results-oriented with a strategic mindset.
Benefits
Why Join Us
- Be a key strategic leader shaping the company’s future.
- Work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking executive team.
- Lead a talented finance department with direct influence on company success.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic growth environment.