Chief Financial Officer - IPO IPO New York, NY
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $300,000 - 373,750 Annually

Description
a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy through a pivotal stage of growth. This remote opportunity will include a very attractive compensation package including a significant equity component. Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with recent SEC and/or IPO experience will be considered. Duties:
Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution, including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling to support scalable growth and profitability
Overseeing SEC filings, ensuring SOX readiness, and building strong internal controls, reporting systems, and governance structures
Own the end-to-end IPO process, coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors
Directing global finance operations such as multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions
Manage relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies, addressing public policy matters, incentives, and compliance considerations tied to business expansion
As a key strategic partner to the executive team and Board, the CFO will serve as a principal spokesperson to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including participation in investor roadshows and earnings communications post-IPO
Additional responsibilities include overseeing risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&A evaluation, and financial due diligence
Build and lead a world-class finance organization, recruiting and developing top talent with public company and international experience, while ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and strong investor communications, including ESG considerations

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration from a top-tier institution; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CA, CMA) required
15+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CFO capacity
Proven track record as CFO in a rapidly growing revenue company (preferably $1 billion +annual revenue), ideally in a high-growth industry such as technology, biotech, consumer goods, or energy
Experience leading/contributing to an IPO process, including f S-1 filings, SEC compliance, roadshows, and transition to public company reporting (prior successful IPO as CFO highly preferred; Experience in pre-IPO readiness or public company finance acceptable)
Extensive international experience, including managing finance operations across multiple countries/regions, handling global tax strategies, foreign exchange risks, and international regulatory compliance
Demonstrated government and regulatory experience, such as engaging with government agencies, navigating public policy, securing incentives/grants, or managing relations with regulatory bodies (e.g., experience in sectors with heavy government oversight like infrastructure, defense, energy, or regulated industries)
Expertise in public company requirements, including SOX compliance, GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, audit processes, investor relations
Proven ability to partner with CEOs and Boards in high-stakes growth environments; Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience scaling finance organizations in fast-paced settings, implementing ERP/financial systems, and driving operational efficiencies
Ability to thrive under scrutiny during the IPO transition and beyond with a history of delivering results in complex, international, high-growth settings with public market exposure