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Interim Chief Financial Officer
About the Company
Premier online auction house for pre-owned luxury goods
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Type Privately Held
Founded 2011
Employees 51-200
Categories
Consumer Discretionary Jewelry Watches & Luxury Goods Marketing Services Sales Services
Specialties
Secured online marketplace for luxury goods Selling and buying of diamonds Selling and buying of jewelry Selling and buying of luxury watches Selling and buying of gemstones Selling and buying of gold and other precious metals
About the Role
As CFO, you will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy and ensuring its fiscal health. Collaborating closely with the CEO, you will assess current financial operations and controls and further develop the company's financial plans, manage investor relations, and oversee all financial operations. The CFO will lead the Finance department, Capital Markets, Project Finance, FP&A, and Administrative Accounting.
What You’ll Do:
Leadership, Mentorship, and Collaboration:
Partner with the leadership team members to ensure appropriate controls Build relationships with the leadership team and implement decision-making KPIs and metrics Build, train, and mentor the existing in-house financial and any external vendors Contribute to fostering our inclusive and diverse workplace culture Fundraising and Investor Management:
Partner with the CEO to develop short and long-term strategies to support company growth and sustainability Craft and execute strategies for capital raising and investor relations management, including cap table management, waterfalls, etc. Develop and improve financial models to support fundraising and operational efforts Manage relationships with Board Members, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
Oversee structured finance, financial planning, cash management, tax and accounting, risk management, and financial reporting Develop and execute sensible P&L (business model, OPEX, etc.) and Balance Sheet (loans, cash flow, working capital) strategies Manage and improve budgeting and forecasting processes Implement financial processes for performance management, strategic planning, and profitability analysis Controls and Compliance:
Guide our VP of Finance to manage and implement scalable systems and continuously seek improvements to financial operations affiliated with AP and AR Oversee the implementation of financial controls, tax, and compliance processes Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
Who You Are
A strong and kind communicator with professional verbal & written skills Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and company stakeholders Highly organized with the ability adapt to changing business needs and ability to manage multiple moving parts Self-motivated and results-oriented, strategic thinker with an ability to learn, contribute, and are willing to take full ownership over the Finance & Legal Team Willing to work out of our Midtown Manhattan office Monday through Friday
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA highly desired Prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer of a successful company (i.e. startup post-profitability) 10+ years in progressively responsible financial and operational leadership roles Proven ability to lead diverse stakeholder groups, including the executive team, partners, vendors, and customers. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the executive team Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Experience in capital markets, financial partner relationships, and transaction execution Prior experience with M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration preferred Experience with early- to mid-stage funding strategies
What We’ll Give You
A supportive, inclusive culture in an organization that values your contributions A generous benefits program featuring generous PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and other health benefits, 401K plan, pre-tax commuter program, learning & development resources, health & wellness perks and so much more
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
Skills
Financial Planning required Strategic Planning required Management required Fundraising required Leadership required
About the Company
Premier online auction house for pre-owned luxury goods
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Type Privately Held
Founded 2011
Employees 51-200
Categories
Consumer Discretionary Jewelry Watches & Luxury Goods Marketing Services Sales Services
Specialties
Secured online marketplace for luxury goods Selling and buying of diamonds Selling and buying of jewelry Selling and buying of luxury watches Selling and buying of gemstones Selling and buying of gold and other precious metals
About the Role
As CFO, you will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy and ensuring its fiscal health. Collaborating closely with the CEO, you will assess current financial operations and controls and further develop the company's financial plans, manage investor relations, and oversee all financial operations. The CFO will lead the Finance department, Capital Markets, Project Finance, FP&A, and Administrative Accounting.
What You’ll Do:
Leadership, Mentorship, and Collaboration:
Partner with the leadership team members to ensure appropriate controls Build relationships with the leadership team and implement decision-making KPIs and metrics Build, train, and mentor the existing in-house financial and any external vendors Contribute to fostering our inclusive and diverse workplace culture Fundraising and Investor Management:
Partner with the CEO to develop short and long-term strategies to support company growth and sustainability Craft and execute strategies for capital raising and investor relations management, including cap table management, waterfalls, etc. Develop and improve financial models to support fundraising and operational efforts Manage relationships with Board Members, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
Oversee structured finance, financial planning, cash management, tax and accounting, risk management, and financial reporting Develop and execute sensible P&L (business model, OPEX, etc.) and Balance Sheet (loans, cash flow, working capital) strategies Manage and improve budgeting and forecasting processes Implement financial processes for performance management, strategic planning, and profitability analysis Controls and Compliance:
Guide our VP of Finance to manage and implement scalable systems and continuously seek improvements to financial operations affiliated with AP and AR Oversee the implementation of financial controls, tax, and compliance processes Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
Who You Are
A strong and kind communicator with professional verbal & written skills Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and company stakeholders Highly organized with the ability adapt to changing business needs and ability to manage multiple moving parts Self-motivated and results-oriented, strategic thinker with an ability to learn, contribute, and are willing to take full ownership over the Finance & Legal Team Willing to work out of our Midtown Manhattan office Monday through Friday
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA highly desired Prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer of a successful company (i.e. startup post-profitability) 10+ years in progressively responsible financial and operational leadership roles Proven ability to lead diverse stakeholder groups, including the executive team, partners, vendors, and customers. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the executive team Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Experience in capital markets, financial partner relationships, and transaction execution Prior experience with M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration preferred Experience with early- to mid-stage funding strategies
What We’ll Give You
A supportive, inclusive culture in an organization that values your contributions A generous benefits program featuring generous PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and other health benefits, 401K plan, pre-tax commuter program, learning & development resources, health & wellness perks and so much more
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
Skills
Financial Planning required Strategic Planning required Management required Fundraising required Leadership required