Chief Financial Officer

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Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Finance + Accounting
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Cedar Park, TX - Hybrid or UK
FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time

Effective: 09/2024

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong focus on tax management to oversee the financial operations of our multinational organization. The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for shaping the company's growth strategy, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance across our global operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with a deep expertise in global tax regulations including payroll, tax planning, and optimizing the company's tax position across multiple jurisdictions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's goals, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Tax Strategy & Compliance: Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies that align with the company's overall financial goals, compliance with U.S Federal, State, and international regulations, and global tax burdens. Including, multi-state sales tax and VAT tax compliance and reporting.

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across both regions, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, tax reporting, payroll processes and ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, including currency exchange, taxation, and compliance issues related to operating in multiple countries.
• Global Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee global cash flow management, focusing on tax-efficient repatriation of funds, while optimizing the company's capital structure to support tax-efficient financing and investment strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary contact for tax-related matters with external stakeholders, providing regular updates to the Board and executive leadership on tax risks and opportunities
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Successful history of acquisition growth strategy and integration of financial systems across entities.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Training

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, MBA, or a Master's in Taxation strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with a strong focus on tax management in a multinational environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax regulations, including multi-state payroll management, sales tax, VAT tax, and corporate tax.
• Experience in tax planning, transfer pricing, and managing global tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and global financial reporting standards.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Proven track record of multi-currency financial consolidation reporting.
• Proven track record in managing tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in advanced financial software and ERP systems.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Global Impact: Be a part of a company that operates on a global scale, with the opportunity to influence its financial direction across multiple markets.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a creative, fast-paced environment where new ideas are encouraged, and innovation is celebrated.

• Career Growth: Join a growing company with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials (up to 20 pounds).
• Ability to travel as needed for local and international meetings and events.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to travel to the office 3 days a week.

YOU BE YOU

Haute is a Fair Chance and Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing applicants with a fair shake regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex and its associated medical conditions, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, being differently abled or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our creativity thrives when people come as they are, and we are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.

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