The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions of the company. This role ensures the organization’s financial health, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic growth while maintaining the company’s S-Corporation and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) status. The CFO partners closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external advisors to uphold the company’s values as an employee-owned business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Oversee Trust Account(s)  Provide strategic leadership for the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.  Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulations.  Develop and execute strategies to optimize capital structure, cash flow, and profitability.  Partner with the CEO and executive team to evaluate business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.  Has a complete understanding of the company’s strategy, goals, and financial expectations.  Provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.  Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.  Collaborate with ESOP Trustees, administrators, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with plan rules and federal regulations.  Oversee annual ESOP valuation, allocations, and participant statements.  Monitor the financial impact of ESOP transactions, distributions, and repurchase obligations.  Promote employee understanding of ESOP benefits and foster a culture of ownership.  Ensure compliance with IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements related to S-Corporation and ESOP operations.  Lead relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and other financial partners.  Ensure effective risk management, insurance, and internal control systems.  Maintain compliance with S-Corp eligibility requirements, including shareholder limitations and single-class-of-stock rules.  Oversee preparation and filing of Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1 for shareholders.  Manage shareholder distributions consistent with ownership percentages and S-Corp tax regulations.  Present financial reports and recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.  Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering professional growth and accountability.  Stay current with industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the business.  Adheres to and promotes all company policies, practices, standards of conduct, and ethics.

Possesses a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.  ESOP Experience – highly preferred  CPA- highly preferred  Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills  Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.  Analytical and data-driven decision-making.  Strong leadership and team development skills.  Excellent communication and board presentation abilities.  Integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices.  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.  Proven track record as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance executive.  Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting principles, and corporate governance.  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

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Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent
225000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Yearly
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions of the company. This role ensures the organization’s financial health, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic growth while maintaining the company’s S-Corporation and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) status. The CFO partners closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external advisors to uphold the company’s values as an employee-owned business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Oversee Trust Account(s)  Provide strategic leadership for the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.  Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulations.  Develop and execute strategies to optimize capital structure, cash flow, and profitability.  Partner with the CEO and executive team to evaluate business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.  Has a complete understanding of the company’s strategy, goals, and financial expectations.  Provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.  Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.  Collaborate with ESOP Trustees, administrators, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with plan rules and federal regulations.  Oversee annual ESOP valuation, allocations, and participant statements.  Monitor the financial impact of ESOP transactions, distributions, and repurchase obligations.  Promote employee understanding of ESOP benefits and foster a culture of ownership.  Ensure compliance with IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements related to S-Corporation and ESOP operations.  Lead relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and other financial partners.  Ensure effective risk management, insurance, and internal control systems.  Maintain compliance with S-Corp eligibility requirements, including shareholder limitations and single-class-of-stock rules.  Oversee preparation and filing of Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1 for shareholders.  Manage shareholder distributions consistent with ownership percentages and S-Corp tax regulations.  Present financial reports and recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.  Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering professional growth and accountability.  Stay current with industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the business.  Adheres to and promotes all company policies, practices, standards of conduct, and ethics.
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