Chief Financial Officer

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Job description

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. Our new CFO will work with leadership to develop and execute strategic, operational, and financial management goals and provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the accounting, internal audit, and finance teams.
The ideal candidate will have a background in forecasting and planning, profitability analysis, budgeting and reporting, and strategic decision-making. Prior experience in professional services (consulting, accounting, or legal) or a software company is preferred. Experience starting or operating offices and affiliate companies in foreign geographies (EU, APAC) is also an advantage but not required.
The CFO will report to the Managing Director and work with external advisors (accounting, tax, and legal firms) on accounting, tax, and financial matters, as well as oversee a small team.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance fundamentals, as well as a dynamic, innovative mindset, who can collaborate with and contribute to our executive leadership team.
Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strategic
Provide executive leadership team with forward-looking strategic advice in support of the business. Collaborate with CEO and Managing Director to identify new business opportunities and assess strategic needs.
Track financial benchmarks and keep the executive leadership team apprised of relevant changes. Inform executive leadership of any significant variances in budget, revenue, or expenses.
Work to identify and shift, mitigate, or minimize business risks and potential liabilities.
Ensure that the company maintains the highest ethical standards.
Develop accounting, tax and finance policies, standards, and procedures to minimize organizational risk.
Oversee critical large-scale organizational changes with the support of business leaders.
Maintain expert knowledge of the market, economic conditions, competitors, relevant economic factors, and their impact on the business.
Financial
Oversee the accurate preparation of and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements, and present to management.
Coordinate with external accountants and attorneys for independent audits and compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Develop and analyze financial and operating metrics.
Ensure that a documented system of accounting policies and procedures is maintained.
Minimize revenue slippage due to poor administrative, billing, or collection procedures. Ensure there is adequate liquidity to meet the needs of the business. Support spending decisions that are rational and optimized.
Corporate Governance
For the LLC - manage buy-in, ownership, and profit calculations; ensure member distributions and allocations are accurate and timely; work with outside counsel on relevant corporate documentation.
Coordinate Members' compliance with banks, external accountants, city, state, and federal bodies.
Business Operations Oversight
Provide oversight and ensure that the back-office Business Operations team has adequate resources to perform its functions and effectively support company operations.
Work to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Business Operations.
Ensure that infrastructure is sufficient to support organizational growth.
Work with the Business Operations Team to develop strategic and operational plans.
Oversee budgets and spending related to relevant technology, subscriptions, and other recurring expenses.
Requirements
Superb verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerBI and Power Automate.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Comfortable within fast-paced, agile organizations; experience with change management.
Experience managing and coaching others.
Supervisory Responsibility
The CFO is responsible for the direct or indirect supervision of company employees on the Accounting, Internal Audit, and Finance teams.
Required Education and Experience
Ten or more years' relevant experience. An undergraduate degree.
Preferred Education and Experience
Prior experience in developing and managing accounting, tax, and finance functions at a for-profit organization. Significant experience in accounting, controllership, public accounting, or industry. Experience in professional services organizations (law, accounting, or consulting) preferred.
Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and/or master's degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Big 4 or national accounting firm experience a plus. One or more of the following designations: certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered financial analyst (CFA) preferred. Familiarity with LLCs or LLPs a plus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment or remotely as needed/required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This is a largely sedentary role.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Minimal.
Benefits
EEO Statement
Security Risk Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at SRA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or any similar category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
SRA values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.
About SRA
Work with Experts: Robust internal training program, plus Company-paid external training. SRA recognizes the value of professional development for employees. Therefore, we encourage our employees to pursue continuing education and role-specific training. Every SRA employee is eligible to attend one training per year paid for by SRA.
Give Back: 1-2-3 Program: 1. SRA will give $1,000 to a charity of your choice. 2. If you give an additional amount (up to $1,000), then 3. SRA will match that amount up to $1,000.

401k and Matching: Company 401(k) plan including annual 3% safe harbor contribution.
Mental Health Services: SRA has partnered with Talkspace to provide SRA employees with free mental health support. Talkspace connects individuals with licensed therapists for chat, video, and phone sessions.
Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at different price points.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Free patient advocacy service that helps find care providers and resolve insurance queries.
Free on-site wellness programming covering both emotional and physical wellness.
Generous parental leave, sick leave, and vacation policies.
Option to work remotely or with a flexible schedule when needed.
Company-paid cell phone with discounted accessories.
Security Risk Advisors is a fast growing 200+ person company with offices in Philadelphia, Rochester, New York and Kilkenny, Ireland. We deliver state-of-the-art cyber security consulting services to Fortune 1,000 organizations in the Financial Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Industrial and Consumer Products industries. Security Risk Advisors maintains a fast-paced and innovative culture that focuses exclusively on engagements that solve the emerging needs of our clients. Our environment fosters the continuous professional development necessary to remain at the top of our game.
To find out more about us, please visit our website at:
By applying to this role your application will not only be considered for this position but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to SRA as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 36 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that retention. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database please email stating your request to be removed and we will make sure that your information is not stored for purposes other than this application.

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