Fractional CFOs

We’re looking for top quality CFOs. Are you a driven and entrepreneurial CFO looking to be part of a global business? We are hiring across the USA, with operations currently in Georgia, Washington State, New York State, Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio, Texas, California and the Mid-Atlantic. Joining The CFO Centre will allow you the opportunity to provide fractional CFO services to ambitious small to mid-size businesses with revenues of $2-$100 million. Whether you come from a corporate, SMB, independent, or parent returning to work background – we have opportunities that will allow you to achieve work flexibility and work life balance. Do you have experience in some of the following? • Driving strategic direction of a business or Identifying risks? • Increasing profit or Improving cash flow? • Sourcing funding or Selling/exiting businesses? • Tightening up compliance or Optimizing tax and legal? • Implementing KPI reporting or Improving systems and controls? • Mergers and acquisitions or Reviewing business plans? How does it work? The role is self-employed (1099), while operating within a defined model, combining the benefits of being part of a team and supported by a well-established organization, but with a level of autonomy and freedom in how you deliver outcomes for clients. We will support you in building a long-term portfolio of clients on a part time basis. Working closely with the Head of Global Operations, or your Regional Director, and a team of CFOs in a highly collegial environment, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, with family at our core, as is often found in our own client’s operations. Who are we? The CFO Centre USA is part of The CFO Centre Group which launched in the UK in 2001. Today the global CFO Centre Group: • Is the number 1 provider of part-time CFOs • Operates globally from 90 locations in 18 countries and 5 continents • Has over 750 + colleagues with businesses in the UK, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, South Africa, and most recently the UAE. Within the USA we operate in 12 regions across the country with a growing team of CFOs and are poised for exponential growth in the coming year. You’ll join a collective team of former CEOs, Executives, CFOs, FDs, and successful business owners who count themselves at the top of the game, and who’ve experienced success in their former lives. Ideal candidate will possess the following • A strong ‘people person’ with a natural ability to build relationships • A ‘team player’ who thrives on contributing to a high-performance team • Long term account management approach • A business builder with proven success in consultative selling Energetic, motivated, able to make things happen • Excellent presentation and communication skills • Organized and dependable • Entrepreneurial non-corporate individual seeking the freedom to work semi-autonomously • A breadth of sector and transactional experience Requirements • You have worked as a CFO for a minimum of 5 years during your finance career • CPA/ CMA or an MBA – or a finance degree • You are highly networked and love to meet new people, develop business and ensure client satisfaction Enjoy comprehensive onboarding, mentoring and a global network of colleagues to share best practices and client experiences. Earnings • The earnings potential of the CFO role is dependent on the size of the individual’s portfolio of clients. • Earn up to $250,000 p/a (actual earnings subject to days worked, number of clients, and regional variations) • Flexible Hours • Min commitment 3 days a week At The CFO Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all who join us are valued, respected and given equal opportunities to thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms, echoing our values of being Open, Progressive and Passionate and believe that it enriches and strengthens our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives and we celebrate the unique contributions they bring so that together we can help change the lives of our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job

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