Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is accountable for the financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of financial control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as member of Executive Team and trusted business partner to the CEO to guide and build value in the company and provide support to Board of Directors
- Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting operational and strategic initiatives
- Drive financial acumen and accountability across the enterprise, provide timely and meaningful analyses and reporting to operational leaders
- Provide financial discipline and business decision support to evaluate long term and short-term strategic business opportunities; working closely with business development to provide necessary financial analysis and support for revenue generation and new business opportunities
- Oversee all financial controls and systems to manage the financial activities of the organization, partnering with the General Counsel (GC) to maintain compliance with ethical standards, all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements of company stakeholders
- Continuous improvement with procedures and systems to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses where possible
- Global financial and tax strategies
- Oversee all financial transactions, e.g. FP&A, accounting, billing, revenue reporting, treasury, tax, risk management, etc.
- Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
- Oversee financial internal controls and coordination of all financial audits, investigating findings and recommendations
- Partner with the GC to supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
- Report financial results to the Board of Directors
- Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash reporting
- Participate in conference calls and meetings with the investment community
- Maintain company’s banking relationships
- Represent the company with investment bankers and investors
- Partner with GC to negotiate client and vendor contracts
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- Master’s or advanced degree strongly preferred, CPA/MBA
- 15 plus years of progressively responsible financial experience
- Seasoned and proactive leader with demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, controls, analysis and reporting, and risk management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on and proactive management style
- Able to execute complex financial models and forecasts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written and ability to interact with all levels of employees, the Board of Managers, and the financial and investment community
Desirable Qualifications:
- Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
- Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts productive meetings.
- Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
- Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
- Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.
- Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
- Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
The ideal candidate (CEO's wish list) will have:
- Balanced financial rigor with a genuine partnership with business owners
- Worked in a high pace environment with quick decision-making skills
- Helped an organization move from an entrepreneurial environment to stable, predictable growth
- Worked in a global environment
- Led a transaction, exit, or IPO offering
- Managed investors and bankers
Benefits Include
- Competitive Array of Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Partner Degree Program - Earn a free degree from one of our partner institutions
- 401 (k) Retirement Contributions Company Matching
- Paid Leave Policies
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Professional Development Programs
- Remote/Flexible Work Options
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Keypath Education is a leading global edtech company that partners with the world’s leading Universities to create innovative and in-demand online education programs and champion the student journey from enrolment to graduation. We are a rapidly growing, fast-moving international team who value community, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Certified as a Best Place to Work by the Chicago Tribune, our in-country office is in Schaumburg, Illinois. We gather teams of experts from digital marketing, course development, web development, finance, and student service backgrounds to support university partners in the US and around the world.
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