Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy.
- Advise the CEO and executive team on strategic financial decisions.Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and risk management.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Implement financial systems, controls, and procedures.
- Manage capital structure and allocation.
- Support expansion plans, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
- Lead fundraising efforts (equity and debt financing).
- Maintain relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
- Advise on long-term planning, new programs, and regulatory impacts.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in a high-growth startup environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Proficient in using MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.