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Chief Financial Officer in Honolulu, HI

Chief Financial Officer job description

CFOs must have strong analytical, strategic-planning, operational and communication skills, including an ability to work well with the CEO, board members and other senior executives. CFOs typically have at least 10 years of experience in accounting or finance, including a minimum of five years in a management role. Many companies prefer candidates who possess advanced credentials such as an MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA. Professionals should possess knowledge of all aspects of GAAP. Public companies also require experience with SEC reporting. Public accounting experience is highly valued. Candidates for CFO should have held positions of increasing responsibility within accounting and finance, such as director of finance, director of accounting or controller.

Typical chief financial officer duties:

Providing strategic management of the accounting and finance functionsDirecting accounting policies, procedures and internal controlsRecommending improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial informationManaging or overseeing the relationship with independent auditorsCollaborating with chief information officers on technology decisionsOverseeing financial systems implementations and upgradesManaging relationships with investors and investment institutionsIdentifying and managing business risks and insurance requirementsHiring, training and retaining accounting and finance staff

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Business and financial management software
Business planning and forecasting
Business systems
Capital management
Cash flow analysis
Financial planning and analysis
Financial reporting
Month-end close
Regulatory and standards compliance

Salary for Chief Financial Officer in Honolulu, HI

231125 - 350719

Low
231125
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
293744
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
350719
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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