Head of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee company-wide financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with a focus on audit-quality excellence.

• Develop and refine internal controls, policies, and procedures suitable for a private equity-backed setting.

• Manage board-level financial presentations, key performance indicators, and investor communications.

• Spearhead the financial components of post-merger integration, including the consolidation of systems, alignment of reporting, and standardization of processes.

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions activities such as financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and planning for integration.

• Lead or assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP systems for scalable, service-oriented financial reporting.

• Oversee external audit processes and cultivate relationships with auditors and advisors.

• Manage the contract lifecycle for client and vendor agreements, encompassing drafting, redlining, negotiating Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and renewals; collaborate with outside legal counsel and maintain a centralized contract repository.

• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational decision-making.

• Create and improve reporting templates and dashboards to enhance visibility into profitability, utilization, and cash flow.

• Coordinate with Superstep Capital on performance reporting, value creation, and various ad hoc initiatives that support the expanding platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting is required.

• Audit experience is essential.

• CPA designation is highly preferred.

• Experience in a private equity-backed setting is strongly preferred.

• Professional services experience is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and transformation of financial systems is necessary.

• Experience in supporting mergers and acquisitions and post-close integration is required.

• Experience in board or investor reporting is essential.

• Preference for candidates with experience in managing legal functions.

• Strong communication skills and sound judgment are needed to navigate a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Opportunities for occasional travel.