Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to the CEO, members of the executive management team, and investors
• Present financial and operating performance and analyses to the company’s CEO, management team and Board of Directors
• Provide leadership, direction and management to the finance and accounting team, both Attivo and client teams
• Provide oversight of effective internal financial controls and the preparation of all financial reporting
• Drive the company’s financial forecasting and planning
• Prepare financial and operating analyses that support business decision making
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the company’s activities
• Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions
• Work cross-functionally to develop and disseminate financial and business intelligence across the company
• Identify and manage risks to the company’s financial and business health
• Review major contracts and subcontracts for completeness and risk management issues
• Assist the company with equity and debt financings
• Manage the treasury function for return and safety
• Oversee tax-related matters to ensure timely compliance
• Oversee all audits/reviews (financial, tax, bank, etc.), maintain the relationship with external auditors, and ensure compliance of GAAP requirements
• Assist with special projects assigned by the CEO and/or Board of Directors

Requirements

• Ability to strategize and problem solve 
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis, modeling, and forecasting methods
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong project management skills including an ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; MBA/CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership including 5 years as VP Finance or CFO
• Minimum 5 years of experience in venture-backed, emerging growth companies
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology, or professional services environment
• Experience or interest working in the fintech, consumer packaged goods, and/or Web3 spaces highly preferred

Professional Attributes

• Ability to earn the trust and respect of the CEO, management team and Board of Directors by establishing a collaborative relationship
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments and industries
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients
• High-level of integrity, sense of creativity, and good business judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, firm leadership, and peers; ability to effectively communicate with all levels within organizations and a variety of audiences with a range of accounting and finance knowledge
• Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo Partners
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early stage growth companies

Salary Range

Attivo offers a competitive base plus bonus, and opportunities for advancement. The starting salary range for CFO is approximately $225,000 to $275,000 per year plus bonus.