Chief Financial Officer (Cfo), Chicago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About the Company
Innovative community e-learning platform
Industry
E-Learning
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their team.
The CFO will be a key player in the company's growth, particularly in the lead-up to VC funding.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the finance and accounting functions, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and process optimization.
This includes preparing the company for potential VC funding, managing cap tables, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
The role also involves providing strategic financial insights, managing budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and financial reporting processes, and collaborating with the leadership team on financial strategy and performance tracking.
Applicants for the CFO position at the company should be currently serving as a CFO or Controller in a $******M software business, with a minimum of 8 years' experience in finance and accounting.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operational efficiency, process automation, and minimizing waste.
Expertise in financial systems such as QuickBooks, Carta, Rippling, and Ramp.com is essential, as is experience with VC cap tables and fundraising preparation.
The role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of managing financial operations with minimal headcount and working effectively in a fully remote environment.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Finance