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<div> <strong>Remote CFO (Full Time, $100,000/year)</strong></div> <div>If after working in finance for years, you are hungry to exercise your full range of skills as a full-fledged CFO, this role is for you. This role will be the right fit for a high-capacity, technology-loving, finance leader who enjoys getting down into the weeds, transition manual processes into the cloud, and automating finance functions for growth.</div> <div>We are a privately held group of companies that buy, operate, and hold small family-owned businesses in Austin, TX. In the past year, we have acquired two small businesses and are looking for a CFO to join our portfolio of small companies as we grow. Our investment in enduringly profitable service businesses enables us to own 100% of our business and, with conservative growth and debt, purchase new businesses. We’re not just looking for a CFO, but rather a long-term partner who will write the playbook for post-acquisition finance transformation and then execute that playbook as we acquire more businesses.</div> <div>Reporting to the CEO and working remotely, the CFO will initial be responsible for financial operations for two small businesses (each with >$2M/year in revenue). Your task here will be to standardize and run the core finance functions for both businesses: monthly closing, running payroll, invoicing, AR, AP, and tax. Once the financial infrastructure has been standardized and matured, your role will transition to preparing to add a third small business to the portfolio.</div> <div>Responsibilities:</div> <ul> <li>Own both companies finance, accounting, and HR functions including: operating budget, forecasting, compliance, financial reporting, annual financial audit, federal and state tax, payroll (including benefit plans)</li> <li>Close out the month on the 1st of the next month, producing accurate P&L and Statement of Cash Flow reports</li> <li>Build systems for proper accounting and finance operations, including myriad invoice types & schedules, receipt management, etc.</li> <li>Refine & execute the AR process, including monitoring AR aging reports on a weekly basis, enrolling late customers on an email campaign until payment is received, tracking down lost or overdue payments</li> <li>Oversee the AP function to ensure appropriate invoice and expense approval process in accordance with company policies.</li> <li>Maintain appropriate insurance coverage for corporations and facilities</li> <li>Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts</li> <li>Assist with tax document preparation</li> <li>Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management</li> <li>Run payroll on Gusto using imported data from multiple sources</li> </ul> <div>Qualifications:</div> <ul> <li>Self-driven and proactive; able to confidently lead your portion of a workstream or project independently with limited guidance</li> <li>A “get things done” mentality. You move fast and you don’t settle for the status quo, always on the hunt for the next big thing. Adept at multitasking.</li> <li>Comfortable putting in place organizational structure and has a strong opinion on how to develop a finance and accounting organization.</li> </ul> <div>Requirements:</div> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, research, statistics, math, economics, or related analytical discipline preferred.</li> <li>Master’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. CPA is a plus but not required</li> </ul>

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