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Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Candidates currently based in CA, NY/NJ/PA, GA, or CHI
Status Type: REMOTE Full-Time Employee
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance and accounting operations. The CFO will oversee the finance department, manage investor relations, and directly supervise the accounting team, with the Accounting Manager reporting into this position. This high-impact role requires a dynamic leader with a background in asset management, lending, and/or private equity, and a track record of driving financial growth and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Oversight:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth and profitability goals.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team to drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, analyzing variances to budget, forecasting future financial trends, and identifying areas for cost optimization.
Investor Relations:
- Act as the primary point of contact for all investor-related activities, ensuring effective and transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of investor reports, financial updates, and performance analyses.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors, enhancing investor confidence and promoting Trophy Point’s investment opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all investor-related regulatory requirements and company policies.
Finance Department Leadership:
- Directly oversee the finance department, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving company financial objectives.
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting, maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
- Develop, mentor, and guide finance team members to achieve high standards of performance and professional growth.
Accounting Oversight and Compliance:
- Supervise the accounting team, with the Accounting Manager reporting directly to this position.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements, tax filings, audits, and other regulatory filings.
- Oversee the implementation of accounting standards (GAAP) and ensure internal controls are followed, minimizing financial risk.
- Work closely with the accounting team to enhance processes, streamline accounting functions, and integrate financial technology solutions where appropriate.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including credit, liquidity, operational, and compliance risks.
- Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, including tax, compliance, and investor requirements.
- Oversee the risk management framework, ensuring policies are in place to mitigate potential financial risks.
Lending and Asset Management:
- Develop and manage strategies for effective lending and asset management, leveraging experience in lending and/or private equity.
- Implement and monitor key performance metrics to assess portfolio health and operational performance.
- Ensure robust cash flow management, capital allocation, and risk assessment for all asset holdings and lending portfolios.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years in finance, with at least 5 years in a management role within asset management, lending, or private equity.
- Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading finance and accounting teams, with the ability to foster collaboration, mentor staff, and drive strategic outcomes.
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of GAAP, regulatory compliance, tax laws, and financial management software.
- Investor Relations: Strong background in investor communications, reporting, and compliance, with the ability to build and maintain investor trust.
- Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance metrics.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of delivering complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Relocation: Candidates must be willing to relocate if currently based outside the company’s operating area.