What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at Ciellos?
Location: Marietta, GA
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About Ciellos
Ciellos is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology consulting powerhouse. We are certified as both a Microsoft ISV Development Center and a Microsoft AIM Modernization Center. Our expertise covers a broad range of Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Finance & Supply Chain Management and Customer Engagement, in addition to Power Platform, Azure, AI, Copilot and more.
Ciellos has a proven partner centric business model that supports technical excellence, global project delivery, and repeatable methodology. Our deep experience comes from over 25 years of working with Microsoft partners and technologies.
Position Overview
We are seeking a CFO to join our high-growth IT company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This leader will be responsible for building and optimizing the company’s financial strategy, reporting, and global financial operations. With legal entities in three countries, this role will be instrumental in supporting multi-year aggressive growth while ensuring financial stability and scalability.
A key priority for this role will be to establish automated financial systems and processes that support scalability and efficiency. Additionally, cash flow management is a critical focus area to ensure sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
- Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with the company’s aggressive growth goals
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning to support scalability
- Establish key financial metrics and reporting structures for executive decision-making
- Provide financial modeling to support business expansion and investment decisions
Financial Operations and Global Compliance
- Manage a small global finance team
- Oversee financial operations across all legal entities and countries of operation and presence, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Implement and manage global tax strategy, transfer pricing, and currency risk management
- Lead the financial consolidation of international subsidiaries and optimize cash flow management
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and country-specific accounting standards
Accounting, Reporting and Compliance
- Oversee financial reporting, audits, and tax filings across jurisdictions
- Establish internal controls and compliance policies to mitigate financial risks
- Implement a scalable financial system to replace manual processes and improve efficiency
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
- Develop and oversee a robust cash flow management strategy to ensure financial stability
- Oversee global banking relationships and optimize network of local and multinational banking partners to drive scalable solutions
- Implement best practices for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and liquidity management
- Optimize working capital to support business growth while maintaining operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Leadership and Business Growth Support
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to drive financial discipline and strategic initiatives
- Ensure cooperation and alignment with Group Finance and other group-level functions on strategic initiatives, reporting standards, and compliance frameworks
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, and People and Culture (HR) to align financial planning with business growth
- Support strategic investments and partnership evaluations
- Manage M&A activities and integrations
Key Performance Metrics
To succeed in this role, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is expected to achieve the following objectives:
- Revenue Growth Alignment – Financial strategy supports 34% YoY growth
- EBITDA and Profitability Metrics – Maintain healthy margins while scaling
- Cash Flow and Working Capital Optimization – Sustainable cash flow management
- Financial Reporting Accuracy and Compliance – Timely and error-free reporting
- Operational Efficiency and Cost Management – Implementation of scalable systems to replace manual processes
- Successful Audit and Compliance Results – No major regulatory issues
What Is Needed to Succeed in The Role?
Minimum Requirements
- 15 years of financial experience, preferably in IT, SaaS, and/or professional services
- Experience as a CFO in a scaling international company
- Proven track record in multi-entity financial management and global tax compliance
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and international financial regulations
- Hands-on experience with financial planning, analysis, and cash flow optimization
- Drive and can-do mentality for implementing scalable financial systems and automation tools
- Experience in private equity (PE) backed organizations
- Strong leadership, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with globally distributed teams
- Self-sufficient, taking ownership with a hands-on attitude
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships with Microsoft Dynamics System Integrators and ISVs
- Experience representing a company at industry events and conferences
Location
Hybrid in Marietta, GA.
This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.
Compensation
Compensation includes base performance-based incentive.
Our Benefits and Perks
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible hours and remote work options.
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of 4 weeks of annual paid time off and 11 national holidays.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Benefit from flexible usage options and reimbursements within your annual allowance.
- Professional Growth: Receive mentoring and training from Microsoft Dynamics experts, plus reimbursement for Microsoft certifications.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for successful candidate referrals after they pass the probationary period.
- Social Fun: Participate in fun online events and office gatherings at our core Ciellos locations.
- Awesome Perks: And yes, there's swag!
Our Culture
Our culture ensures everyone has a voice and feels truly welcome. People matter most at Ciellos and have always been at the heart of our business. We regularly ask our employees to share what they think about our strengths as a company.
How does Ciellos promote a strong culture across the multi-national organization?
- Family oriented environment
- Consistent leadership, based on trust and responsibility
- Management provides autonomy and trusts employees to manage their tasks independently
- Healthy hybrid work environment - work-life balance is not just talked about, but is a focus
- When in the office, frequent opportunities to enjoy lunch as a team focused on comradery
Our Values That Shape Everything We Do at Ciellos
- Trust is the foundation for all our relationships
- Respect for everyone, at the heart of our culture
- Courage to advise, consult, and plan at the highest potential
- Harmony in collaboration, solutions, and teamwork
- Quality focused on the highest quality of workmanship
- Team supporting each other, our partners, and our customers
Why Should You Join Ciellos?
- International consulting company with unique ERP talent
- Frontrunner of the Women in Dynamics equality initiative
- One of only a few Microsoft Dynamics Development Centers globally
- 220 Dynamics Upgrades and Migrations
- 250 Dynamics ERP Implementations
- Managing more than 250 projects of various sizes and complexity annually
- Internal rating of Employer Brand 8.35 out of 10
- Remote work with flexible schedules or hybrid work in offices
- Offices in 8 countries - USA, Canada, Brazil, Denmark, Portugal, Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine - with almost 200 employees total
- 10 years of average Dynamics experience of our staff
- 25 years of industry experience working with Microsoft in the ERP space
Who Should Apply?
We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you're passionate about our mission and aligned to Ciellos values, we hope you'll come to contribute to our culture.
We are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.
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