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Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Financial Officer will have overall responsibility for the current and long-term effectiveness of all financial functions including accounting, business reporting, budgetary control, cash management, treasury, payroll, collections, financing, banking, investments, taxes, audit and asset management.

• Oversee the day-to-day operational finance and accounting activities to ensure integrity of the financial information of the firm and its portfolio companies
• Manage all finance and accounting staff of the firm and its portfolio companies
• Manage general accounting, credit and collections, treasury and cash management, tax compliance, banking relations and financial information
• Build the firm’s finance/accounting organization into a cost effective, high performance disciplined function
• Develop and implement department goals, policies and programs to reflect the desired standards of performance for the accounting and finance departments
• Coordinate the preparation of GAAP financial statements, financial reports, credit facility reporting and compliance, special analyses, and other relevant information reports
• Responsible for conducting finance and accounting due diligence of prospective investment targets and reporting findings to the investment committee
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Meet regularly with the CEO and other executives to explain and discuss the financial and business condition of the firm
• Prepare budgets and forecasting for the firm
• Direct the preparation of financial reports and presentations for the firm
• Direct profit and cash flow improvement initiatives for the firm
• Serve as a liaison with banks and outside service firms, including public accountants and attorneys
• Train and manage the professional development of accounting and financial staff

Job Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• MBA preferred
• Certified CPA
• Experience as a CFO with a proven track record working for a $150 million plus firm
• Experience with diverse audit, tax, financial, funding, consolidations, accounting and reporting issues
• Superior leadership and communication skills demonstrated in multiple environments
• Experience with acquisitions and financial turnarounds
• International experience, with a focus in Europe and Asia
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Highest level of integrity and able to handle and manage confidential information
• Experience with contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Experience of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Work requires willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule
• Ten plus years of executive management experience in finance and accounting
• Significant experience in corporate finance and development with a strong financial analysis of systems and control/asset management
• Significant leadership abilities in team building and staff management experience with proven success in developing strong relationships with other executives
• High energy and enthusiasm to perform in a self-managed work environment
• A visionary who can see the overall big picture and how performance is measured
• A demonstrated ability to approach problem solving with creativity and innovation
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• The ability to problem solve with all appropriate parties, regardless of their position within the firm
• The ability to synthesize information, use sound judgment, formulate conclusions, and articulate recommendations in a way that is meaningful and valuable
• Superior analytical and organizational skills

NOTE: Relocation is not offered for this position

For confidential consideration please email your resume to: nmahany@empireih.com

Bachelors Degree

Application Information

• Apply through CFO.com
• Apply by email: nmahany@empireih.com

OVERVIEW

Empire Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from the Global 2000. Position is an integral part of a senior leadership team responsible for directing all finance and accounting activities of a diverse portfolio of companies. Position reports to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.


For confidential consideration please email your resume to: nmahany@empireih.com