Remotivate Looking for Head of Finance for Outsourced Financial Services Firm at Chicago, IL Full Time

Hello, Sr. Finance Managers!

My name is Sam and I am the CEO at Ecom CFO – We are a top-rated outsourced CFO and Financial Services firm that helps free founders from the pains that we so often see in e-Commerce. Our passion lies in helping business owners find actionable solutions to these problems.

We are looking to hire a motivated Sr. Finance Manager who is a confident team player and can quickly adapt to change. This candidate is a naturally organized person who can manage 8-10 clients easily and at the same time lead and manage a fractional finance and accounting team, making sure that everything is attended to and running smoothly. You are a remote leader accounting professional, empowering your team to deliver best-in-class strategic advisory and financial operations through the application of clearly crafted policies and procedures.

This is a full – time remote position.

Requirements

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer specifically with these requirements:

• Have 6+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• Has at least 3+ years client service management experience of 5-10 clients with a variety of personalities and goals (not internal consulting)
• Has experience managing a small team
• Has experience leading and managing projects with deliverables, accountability, and a timeline
• Has experience with client communication, management and presentation
• Knowledgeable on GAAP and managerial accounting
• Demonstrated excel excellence and ability to simplify a client’s existing complicated mess
• Quickbooks Online and related SaaS integrations
• Has remote experience
• Comfortable working overtime including weekends

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with the Ecommerce industry/clients
• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in finance, accounting, strategy, or operations

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading a fractional accounting and finance team for assigned clients – generally serving as clients’ fractional CFO
• Owning responsibility for accurate and timely monthly financial close and accounting operations
• Delivering monthly financial performance reviews for assigned clients – providing them confidence and clarity in their decision making
• Liaising with clients to resolve finance and accounting questions and requests – determine appropriate action, scope, prioritization, and delegation
• Contributing to improving our firm’s internal and external processes
• Building and managing execution of SOPs to ensure accuracy, GAAP compliance, and consistency across our client base
• Managing and mentoring junior team – supporting their ability to provide best-in-class,remote client service
• Supporting client onboarding and the implementation and integration of accounting and other CRM, MRP, ERP, and e-commerce marketplace SaaS systems
• You are very comfortable with change and adapt quickly when priorities change. Sometimes that perfectly planned day has to take a rain check

Benefits

Growth Opportunities/Perks:

• 3% 401(k) match
• Bonus and/or equity compensation
• We promote work-life balance
• We have a family-friendly team culture
• Work standard hours in your timezone, with flexibility
• Work directly with clients
• PTO – 15 days during the first year, 20 days afterward
• 6 Paid Holidays
• We offer a budget for external courses and training
• Fully remote role
• Annual company retreat

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You’re Self-Motivated.

Don’t need a micromanager to keep you on track. You have the ability to motivate yourself and also motivate a team in a positive way to get results.

You’re a Problem Solver.

You’re comfortable working in a high-growth but early-stage startup environment where there may be ambiguity and quickly changing environments.

You’re Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented.

You are organized enough to make sure that you’re on top of everything. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your time is your most valuable asset. You also have the ability to pay attention to the smallest details informing the big picture of the project.

You’re Dependable.

You not only show up for work every day but also produce great results and consistent work. You are an essential team player in the company as we build a strong working relationship.

What we do:

Please check us out to get an understanding of the service you’ll deliver:

https://ecomcfo.co/

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time for a questionnaire, a video, and two 1-on-1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sam