CFO
CFO Consideration
Basic Function: The chief financial officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Principal accountabilities are:
Planning
Operations
Financial Information
Risk Management
Third Parties
Desired Qualifications:
The candidate chief financial officer should have a master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
Skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
* Be able to demonstrate a results driven and performance improvement mindset
* Lateral thinker with good analytical and strategic planning skills. A strategist who understands the significance of extraordinary customer service.
* Drives accountability and responsibility through to their team. Delegates successfully and communicate openly and effectively.
* Must possess passion and drive, and ability to transmit it to others in the organization
* Bias for action and results
* Demonstrated success in scaling operations in support of successful (double digit) high-growth service providers;
* Enjoys the challenge of building new businesses, particularly building the talent and the team
* Balances strong knowledge in information technology, telecom, and mobility