Chief Financial Officer - Gyms

Our client is looking for a CFO that will provide operational and strategic insight while leading and managing finance, accounting, and administration departments. The company is well positioned for increased profitability and is poised to grow both organically and through acquisitions with the leadership of the right CFO. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for high-level strategic leadership as well as performing hands-on operational activities such as day-to-day accounting matters, financial modeling, forecasting, project/product profitability analysis, payment terms, etc. Building a high performance team, training and development are key aspects of the position.

Responsibilities :
Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
Create processes and systems to support growth
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
Develop financial and tax strategies
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments
Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
Implement operational best practices
Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.
Oversee the issuance of financial information
Report financial results to the executive management team
Risk Management
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
Construct and monitor reliable control systems
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
Arrange for debt and equity financing
Maintain banking relationships
Represent the company with investment bankers and investors

Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree Required (Master's Degree Preferred)
CPA highly desired
10+ Years of Experience in an executive level finance/accounting role within the fitness, massage, health & wellness, waxing industry
M&A experience (buy & sell side)
Strong banking relationships
Proven Leadership abilities
Strong project management skills

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