Connecticut Innovations hiring Chief Financial Officer in New Haven, Connecticut, United States | LinkedIn
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Bo Bradstreet
One of our portfolio companies is looking for a new Chief Financial Officer! Named one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Connecticut, this portfolio company has seen significant revenue growth over the last 3 years and is seeking a dynamic and experienced finance leader to join the team and contribute to its financial success.
This person will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the financial strategy. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, optimizing capital structure, and driving growth and profitability. You will work closely with the CEO, executive team, and key stakeholders to provide financial insights, make data-driven decisions, and drive sustainable business growth.
This position will be located in New Haven County, CT with the expectation of working in the office at least 4 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including financial reporting, financial forecasting and modeling, and driving growth and profitability
You will work closely with the CEO, executive team, and key stakeholders to provide financial insights, make data-driven decisions, and drive sustainable business growth
You'll ensure that the team incorporates financial controls and considerations into relevant day-to-day operations and decision-making, product planning, and product profitability where it makes sense
You'll oversee accounting, supported by our Accounting Manager, to close our books in a timely manner each month and prepare financial reporting
You'll develop and maintain necessary accounting policies and systems and scale our accounting department as the company grows
Help us set and achieve our revenue and budget targets and relevant goals, develop tools to provide critical information to the leadership team and relevant stakeholders
Interact with the board of directors
Provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support our growth including corporate fundraising strategy and managing relationships with partners and investors
Oversee and manage the company's finance IT system to evaluate and over time evolve the appropriate software programs & processes based on unique needs
Oversee stock plan administration
Coordinate corporate tax reporting and preparation of tax returns with outside tax accountant
Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team on financial matters, risk management, and investment opportunities
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements, and tax regulations
Oversee treasury and Cash Management by monitoring and managing cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
Work closely with the executive team and Human Resources to develop and implement a talent strategy aligned with company budget and strategic initiatives
Act as a key liaison with shareholders, analysts, and potential investors
Deliver financial presentations, reports, and updates to communicate the company's financial performance and growth prospects
You will build and lead a high-performing finance team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Represent the company externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and lease negotiations
Requirements
10+ year of experience in accounting or finance
Prior experience leading a finance team in a venture-backed, high-growth start-up that you helped scale and where you helped build new systems and processes
Expert experience with financial analysis and forecasting, including experience with financial modeling, preparing statistical reports and making recommendations based on analysis and research
Proven track record of working with cross-functional partners to use the finance team to define metrics, set goals, track progress, and drive operational improvements
Deep knowledge and understanding of modern finance and accounting tools and techniques.
Comfort in the startup environment and able to create structure and foundational accounting processes
Experience with Rippling, Quickbooks, Carta, Brex, and other financial software
Background or experience in Fintech or Healthtech strongly preferred
Strong priority management skills
Proven experience leading, managing and hiring a team
Strongly leadership skills with proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies that align with business objectives
Fundraising and Investor Relations experience with the ability to oversee fundraising, capital raising, and investor relation
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with investors, venture capitalists, and financial institutions
Knowledge of accounting regulations, tax laws, and financial compliance requirements
Experience in implementing financial controls, risk mitigation strategies, and internal audit processes
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Software Development, Financial Services, and Hospitals and Health Care
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