About This Role
This senior appointment provides an opportunity to oversee financial operations, contribute to executive decision-making, and influence the organization's long-term financial direction. The appointed executive will lead the company's finance function, covering accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, reporting, and internal controls. The position requires a strong understanding of financial management and the ability to turn financial data into clear business insights that guide investment decisions, strengthen operational performance, and support continued growth.
Responsibilities
- Direct accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury management, cash flow, working capital, and internal control activities
- Work closely with operational leadership to strengthen profitability, improve financial oversight, and enhance business results
- Establish and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, performance reviews, and financial planning initiatives
- Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop a capable finance team that delivers strong results
- Prepare and maintain reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with US GAAP
- Assess capital needs, proposed investments, business cases, and initiatives supporting the organization's strategic direction
- Provide executive leadership with financial guidance on business risks, resource allocation, investment opportunities, performance, and expansion plans
- Strengthen financial policies, systems, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and accommodate business growth
- Manage coordination with external advisers on audits, taxation, regulatory requirements, and compliance matters
- Create financial models, management dashboards, reporting frameworks, and performance indicators to support business decisions
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership position
- Proven ability to communicate financial insights to executive stakeholders and provide commercially relevant recommendations
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field
- Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing finance professionals
- Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and established financial governance standards
- Strong background in financial reporting, budget management, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and internal controls
- Excellent analytical abilities, executive-level communication skills, and stakeholder relationship management
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have:
- Background in both operational finance and corporate financial management
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or a comparable advanced professional qualification
- Involvement in capital investments, financing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, or other strategic business transactions
- Experience within a multi-location business or an organization with complex operational requirements
- Demonstrated success enhancing ERP systems, financial platforms, management reporting tools, or planning procedures
Benefits
- Opportunities for future career advancement
- Relocation support
- Annual performance incentive in addition to base compensation
- Flexible paid time off
Important Details
- Contract: permanent, full-time executive position
About the Company
Haldren is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non-profits to multinational corporations. Haldren emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.
