What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Phaxis?
Position Summary
The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the company's overall financial health, strategy, and operations. This role oversees financial planning, capital strategy, reporting, and risk management, while partnering closely with the CEO, board, and other executives to drive sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving company.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and board of directors on financial matters, M&A opportunities, and long-term growth planning
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
- Evaluate and advise on new revenue streams
- Oversee financial modeling, scenario planning, and KPI tracking across ad revenue, affiliate/commerce, subscriptions, and other business lines
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analysis to leadership and the board
- Ensure timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance procedures
- Oversee audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors and tax advisors
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations
- Lead fundraising efforts (equity, debt, or other capital) as needed, including investor relations and board reporting
- Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital structure decisions
- Support M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation, and integration planning for acquisitions or divestitures of media brands/assets
- 10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 5 years in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or similar)
- CPA preferred
- Proven track record of financial planning, fundraising, and/or M&A experience