Hybrid Chief Financial Officer

at Pronghorn

• Job title: Chief Financial Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $230,000 - $300,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Senior leader overseeing core business operations and financial leadership for Pronghorn, a spirits industry innovator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department including the Controller, Accountant and Accounting Associate.
• Guide and motivate the finance team, collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Navigate and resolve disagreements efficiently within the organization, providing data needed for perspective.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Ensure organization’s assets are safeguarded.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual budgets for two entities.
• Create and maintain budgets, forecasting future performance, and tracking key financial metrics.
• Provide CEO with monthly financial updates on reserves, company profit and loss balance and activity, and other financial metrics.
• Develop, generate, edit and analyze accounting reports and monthly financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide constructive and timely guidance regarding all things finance related.
• Oversee cash inflows and outflows, ensuring adequate liquidity, and optimizing working capital.
• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
• Oversee the management of the A/R and A/P functions.
• Monitor compliance with 401(k) and 457(b) benefit plans and filing or regulatory reports.
• Oversee state and federal tax filings including Form 990, property tax returns, lobbying returns.
• Review and approve semi-monthly payroll journal entries and a few other journal entries prepared by the Controller.
• Calculate annual dues in coordination with the Controller.
• Audit travel expense reports and invoices on a weekly basis.
• Administers business insurance plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• A minimum of five years as a CFO or similar capacity is preferred.
• CPA is highly desired.
• Financial Analysis – understanding financial statements, ratios, and date to make informed decisions.
• Budgeting and forecasting – Creating and managing budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and setting financial goals.
• Accounting Principles - A deep understanding of accounting practices.
• Tax and Compliance – Knowledge of tax regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Data Analysis – Using financial data and analytics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Communication - Employs excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus