Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Basic Function:

The chief financial officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Planning:

Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
Develop financial and tax strategies
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

Operations:

Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
Manage the accounting, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments
Oversee the financial operations of foreign operations
Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions

Financial Information:

Oversee the issuance of financial information
Report financial results to the board of directors

Risk Management

Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Funding:

Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
Arrange for debt and equity financing

Third Parties:

Participate in conference calls with the investment community
Maintain banking relationships
Represent the company with investment bankers and investors