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Role

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Executive roles

Oversee the organization's financial activities. Maintain the fiscal health of the business. Strategic partner to the CEO.

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Responsibilities 16

Skillsets 0

Responsibilities contained in this role:

Build a top-notch finance and accounting team

Budgeting

Work with department heads to analyze financial data and craft budgets

Develop the company’s budget

Communication

Communicate with the company’s banking and insurance partners

Financial

Ensure revenues and expenses stay in balance

Set and maintain financial policies

Fundraising

Assist CEO with obtaining funding

Liquidity

Track and maintain a stable cash flow

Organizational resilience

Establish and oversee financial planning and analysis functions

Planning and forecasting

Assist CEO with forecasting and cost-benefit analysis

Analyze the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions

Reporting

Ensure that financial reports are accurate, completed in a timely manner and adhere to relevant financial standards

Strategy

Make recommendations on mergers and acquisitions

Consult with CEO and boards of directors on strategy

Advise on long-term business and financial planning

Taxation

Oversee taxation issues