Chief Financial Officer - Utilities Services
Cogent Analytics · Schwenksville, PA · onsite
USD 150,000 to 180,000 · period not stated
Position Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading all financial operations of the organization and serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. The CFO oversees accounting, treasury, tax, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, risk management, HR, and strategic planning
Key Responsibilities:
- • Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
- • Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and business planning.
- • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- • Prepare and present financial statements and performance analyses.
- • Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
- • Manage banking, lending, financing, and cash flow activities.
- • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
- • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- • Lead audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
- • Develop and mentor finance and accounting staff.
- • Evaluate financial systems and ERP platforms to improve efficiency.
- • Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and special projects.
Qualifications:
- • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
- • MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
- • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
- • Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.