Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Job Summary: We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our growing team in Fayetteville, AR. This role will lead all financial personnel while playing a key role working with each of our business unites to implement processes and strategic financial initiatives. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial planning and analysis, reporting, compliance, audit, tax, and banking relationships. Top "Must-Have" Skills for this job: • 10+ years of professional Finance or Account experience • 5+ years of experience as a Senior Leader • Experience working at a tech company during a high growth phase • M&A skills and experience (negotiation, deal structuring, and integration planning) • Experience building and managing a corporate balance sheet with multiple business unites & revenue models • Collaborative approach with a “hands-on” mentality that can solve key strategic challenges • Previous experience working closely with information technology staff to implement finance and account systems • Strong personal leadership qualities • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Experience or interested in farmland and/or land investing and management • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (nice to have) • CPA Certification (nice to have) Selling Points: • Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision) • PTO, Sick Days • Collaborative team environment • Ability to join a high-growth company • And much more! *Schedule: Full-time | Monday – Friday, 8-5pm Additional Job Details: 1. Build and manage the finance and accounting departments and activities including: Accounting, Budgeting, FP&A, Internal Controls, Banking, Tax, Audit, M&A, and Finance/Accounting IT Systems. 2. Work cross-departmentally to identify priorities and future accounting and finance personnel needs within the organization. 3. Expand upon and implement systems for developing, analyzing, and hitting corporate KPIs. 4. Collaborate with the CEO on capital raises, M&A activity, and board reporting. 5. Collaborate with the COO and leaders across the organization to prioritize and implement strategic initiatives and special projects. 6. Collaborate with our Corporate Controller and General Counsel to ensure compliance with corporate policies as well as legal and regulatory requirements. 7. Oversee cash flows for the company's operations and analyze business unit performance, capital allocation, risks, and investment strategies. 8. Implement cross-functional business systems, processes, and strategic initiatives. 9. Collaborate with our technology leaders to build the company's finance and reporting IT systems. 10. As at any growing company, you can expect many other tasks and responsibilities to be assigned as well as growth opportunities to be seized.

Qualifications

• a Finance or Accounting related role (10+ years)
• a Senior Leadership position (5+ years)
• Do you have experience building and managing a corporate balance sheet with multiple business unites & revenue models?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Tell me about your M&A skills and experience (negotiation, deal structuring, and integration planning).
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Do you have experience working closely with information technology staff to implement finance and account systems? If yes, please explain that experience.
• What are your minimum salary requirements to consider making a move?

Benefits

Company

Our client is a Financial Services company that focuses on investing in farmlands. They offer a crowdfunded investment platform that allows you to buy shares in farmland and potentially see gains either through the appreciation of the land, or through rents received by the farmers who use the land.