Hybrid Fractional CFO/US & Canadian Tax na Charles River CFO

Charles River CFO is seeking a Fractional CFO for a hybrid role which requires 1-2 days a month onsite in Tampa, Florida, with travel expenses reimbursed. Candidates with a strong experience as a Senior Controller will also be considered.

The role is a 30-40 hour a week commitment for a duration of 3-6 months, possibly longer. Starts September 2nd and reports to the CEO.

Location: United States. This position is open to U.S.-based candidates, and for the 1-2 days monthly being onsite in Florida is required, travel expenses are paid.

Work Setting: Hybrid - 1-2 days are required in-office monthly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with executive staff and departmental teams to develop, implement, maintain, and control essential operating, financial, and information systems.
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators and strategic objectives, reporting results to the executive team.
• Advises senior leadership on the impact of long-term planning, new initiatives, and regulatory developments.
• Oversees the organization’s fiscal functions and financial performance.
• Builds credibility for the finance department by delivering timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to support executive decision-making.
• Improves operational effectiveness by developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and systems organization-wide.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must have tax experience with US and Canadian law and experience with an ESOP is a plus.
• Experience as a CFO or a strong background as a Sr. Controller.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or similar.
• At least ten years of experience in the financial function of a company required.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of finance and administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.
• Experience working in a partnership organization (i.e. legal, accounting, consulting services) strongly preferred.
  

Technology Requirements:

• Unanet Accounting Software
• ADP HRIS
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite or related software Proficient with internal systems such as Paychex, Concur, and Unanet.
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Join Us

Charles River CFO, Inc. is an FAO firm serving companies in the life sciences, high technology, manufacturing, professional services, and nonprofit industries. Our clients are publicly traded, middle-market, and venture-backed emerging growth companies. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and laser-focused.  Charles River CFO services include financial leadership for strategic transactions (IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures), financial management, cloud accounting services, and tax services. We offer start-up and emerging companies a complete accounting and finance function while augmenting existing capabilities at large multinational corporations.   

Some Benefits of joining the CRCFO team include the following:

• A 20-year history of success in the FAO market
• Flexible work options
• Variety of career-building client assignments
• Welcoming team model
• Remote, hybrid, and on-site client opportunities
  
  

Learn more about CRCFO and our other open opportunities at https://www.crcfo.com/