CFO

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO. This role is best suited for a CFO experienced in professional services or assurance-based business models, comfortable operating at the intersection of mission, margin, and regulation - bringing financial discipline to complex service delivery while honouring purpose-driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a financial strategy balancing commercial performance, profitability, and growth with mission alignment.
• Provide clear, balanced financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, ESOP consultants, and other financial partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, and payroll teams.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll, and treasury.
• Own enterprise-level FP&A, forecasting accuracy, and scenario modelling.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP and applicable international standards.
• Oversee internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organisational assets.
• Assess and manage financial risk with particular attention to assurance, accreditation, and regulatory considerations.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and reporting requirements across all operating geographies.
• Define and maintain optimal capital structure and liquidity strategy across multi-currency operations.
• Establish ROI frameworks for evaluating investments in new geographies, service lines, and technology platforms.
• Lead financial diligence, valuation, and deal structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Advise on international subsidiary setup, global tax, foreign exchange, and cash repatriation.

Qualifications

• Minimum MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Extensive progressive financial leadership experience, including senior or executive roles.
• Track record leading finance organisations through growth, geographic expansion, or business model evolution.
• Comfort balancing accreditation independence with commercial growth and operating discipline.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Within third-party certification, assurance, or professional services environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-currency consolidations, transfer pricing, and international tax planning.
• Hands-on M&A experience including diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration.
• ERP and FP&A platform implementation experience (Sage Intacct, Planful, or comparable).
• Working knowledge of IFRS alongside US GAAP.