Head of Finance

About the Company

Talento&Co. is a global human capital, management consulting & ventures firm with 250 associates in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Seattle, Medellin, Caracas, Newcastle – UK and Middlesborough – UK. Talento&Co. partners with governments, NGO’s, and public and private sector organizations to bring Capital and Talent together while building businesses to maximize economic impact. The Talento Ecosystem is the next generation of capability development and execution acceleration as the Americas repositions itself on the global stage.

About the Role

The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the health, growth & financial performance of TalentoHC with a primary emphasis on strategic planning, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, legal, and procurement functions. This leader will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, building the financial and operational infrastructure required to scale the business toward a long-term vision of $1B in revenue by 2040.

Responsibilities

• Lead the health, growth & financial performance of the business through disciplined yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning, goal setting, and operating cadences.
• Build and institutionalize a data-driven operating system, including KPIs, dashboards, and performance management routines that drive accountability and productivity across the organization.
• Oversee the development and continuous evolution of the company’s financial and operational roadmap aligned to growth targets.
• Develop financial business intelligence dashboards to provide real-time visibility into operational and financial performance.
• Author and partner cross-functionally to deliver the company’s long-term strategic plan, aligned to scaling from $27M to $100M and beyond.
• Lead development of the mid- and long-term financial model, including scenario planning, market expansion analysis, and investment prioritization.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, service lines, and geographic expansion strategies through a financial and ROI-driven lens.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, guiding long-, mid-, and short-term decision-making to drive profitable growth and operating leverage.
• Own the creation and management of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and performance targets aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish and lead financial reporting rhythms that provide actionable insights and support executive decision-making.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, forecasts, income statements), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop robust financial models, including unit economics, productivity metrics, and scenario analyses to improve performance and scalability.
• Provide recommendations to optimize cost structure, improve margins, and drive overall financial health.
• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely general ledger management, financial reporting, and close processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Build and scale accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to support a multi-entity, high-growth organization.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports for leadership, ensuring integrity of financial data and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, proactively managing risk and advising leadership on required actions.
• Oversee billing, collections, and working capital management, optimizing cash conversion cycles and improving liquidity.
• Manage relationships with external partners (CPA firms, auditors) and oversee tax planning, filings, and compliance.
• Support payroll processes, including variable compensation and incentive structures aligned to business performance.
• Develop and execute a long-term capital strategy to support scaling to $100M and the long-term $1B vision.
• Actively manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships to ensure operational flexibility and financial stability.
• Build and manage relationships with financial institutions, private equity, venture capital, and other capital partners.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate financial impact of key business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Lead financial and operational infrastructure for expansion into new markets across the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management processes to ensure efficient and scalable cost management.
• Drive implementation of secure, scalable systems and tools to support operational efficiency and growth.
• Serve as the financial lead for all M&A activity, including target evaluation, financial diligence, and deal structuring.
• Act as the primary financial interface with ownership groups, investors, and acquisition targets.
• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts, particularly across finance, systems, and back-office functions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A, Controllership, strategic planning, and scaling high-growth businesses.
• Proven experience partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance, growth, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated success in building global financial infrastructure and processes in a scaling organization (preferably from $10M–$100M ). Global management experience key as with.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in staffing, professional services, or people-based business models is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to capital strategy, fundraising, banking relationships, and/or M&A activity is a plus.
• High learning agility, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate as an embedded partner within the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with BI/visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.

Some of the benefits of working for Talento HC are as follows:

• Culture focused on advancing your career while disrupting an industry and providing unrivaled service;
• Rapid advancement and promotion opportunities based on merit;
• Health, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance;
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
• Unlimited PTO;
• Hybrid work environment