Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Success Profile

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible and accountable for shaping the financial strategy, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring sustainable growth. This role aligns financial initiatives our culture, mission, values, and goals. The CFO collaborates closely with executive leadership and other departments to support strategic decision-making and guide the organization’s financial direction. The CFO plays a key role in supporting our purpose by driving financial transparency, strategic planning, and operational excellence through accountability, integrity, and data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies in alignment with the Vision Traction Organizer (VTO).
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support the organization’s growth and profitability goals.
• Drive financial accountability through KPI tracking and regular financial reporting to executive leadership.
• Manage financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance by maintaining strong internal controls.
• Direct investor relations and capital structure planning, including fundraising and managing external partnerships.
• Lead the finance department, setting standards for performance, accountability, and alignment with company values.
• Ensure alignment across departments on financial goals and objectives, providing strategic financial insights.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements within finance.
• Foster a high-performance finance team, providing mentorship and development for future leaders.
• Deliver KPI outcomes that align with company-wide financial targets and Rocks (monthly, quarterly, yearly).

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Strategic and Visionary Leadership:

• Demonstrates a strategic mindset, aligning financial goals with the companies long-term objectives.
• Ensures that financial planning supports company vision and prioritizes key growth opportunities.
• Guides organizational financial strategy with a focus on achieving the Vision Traction Organizer (VTO).

Results-Oriented:

• Sets and achieves measurable financial targets, consistently contributing to company profitability.
• Drives accountability by tracking performance through KPIs and other financial metrics.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance financial health and operational efficiency across the organization.

Financial and Analytical Expertise:

• Possesses deep expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Interprets complex financial data to inform high-level strategic decisions and support growth.
• Uses data-driven insights to make sound financial recommendations for the organization.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Maintains rigorous internal controls to protect company assets and financial integrity.
• Upholds the companies standards of ethical behavior and integrity.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Builds strong cross-functional relationships to align financial strategies with company goals.
• Communicates financial insights in a clear, concise manner, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Works constructively with executive leadership, department heads, and stakeholders to support shared objectives.

Communication and Influence:

• Articulates financial insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership effectively.
• Ensures that others are informed of financial status, deadlines, and strategic priorities.
• Presents complex financial information clearly and concisely to various audiences.

Mentorship and Team Development:

• Mentors finance team leaders and builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Fosters a high-performance environment, aligning team goals with organizational values.
• Ensures consistent development opportunities for finance team members.