Chief Financial Officer

Company: Leap Brands
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a CFO that will provide operational and strategic insight while leading and managing finance, accounting, and administration departments. -The company is well positioned for increased profitability and is poised to grow both organically and through acquisitions with the leadership of the right CFO. -Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for high-level strategic leadership as well as performing hands-on operational activities such as day-to-day accounting matters, financial modeling, forecasting, project/product profitability analysis, payment terms, etc. Building a high performance team, training and development are key aspects of the position. -Responsibilities: -

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Create processes and systems to support growth -
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
• Implement operational best practices
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Report financial results to the executive management team
• Risk Management
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Arrange for debt and equity financing
• Maintain banking relationships
• Represent the company with investment bankers and investors -Requirements: -
  • Bachelor's Degree Required (Master's Degree Preferred)
  • CPA highly desired
  • 10+ Years of Experience in an executive level finance/accounting role within the restaurant industry
  • M&A experience (buy & sell side) -
  • Strong banking relationships
  • Proven Leadership abilities -
  • Strong project management skills -Powered by JazzHR

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