Job description

About Us:
Escalon Services is a market leader in Essential Business Services under the Escalon, Full Stack Finance and Early Growth Financial brands. We offer a one-stop, services model for companies across multiple verticals, providing them a trusted resource for essential services ranging from fractional CFO services to HR, payroll, benefits, accounting, tax, and risk management.

Escalon Services is based in Palo Alto, California and has additional offices in New York, Norway, and India with a team of 1,000 employees.

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About the role:*
The CFO position will afford you a high degree of flexibility, the ability to focus on CFO-level work (with a US and global team who will handle the bookkeeping and transactional accounting), an opportunity to work with exciting companies, and a support network of experienced financial professionals.

We are looking for stellar CFOs who have the experience, skills and desire to support an diverse and intriguing mix of businesses while building and managing strong client relationships. If you are ready to work with cutting-edge startup companies, founders, investors and stakeholders focused on results, this opportunity is designed for you.

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Responsibilities:*
Provide insightful and trusted counsel to business leadership and the senior management team on both financial and broad-based business issues related to the overall performance of the company.
Serve as a key member of the executive team in providing input regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions, as well as strategic input in shaping the company’s business objectives.
Direct all financial reporting including the provision of comprehensive monthly financial statements, and the development of forecasts and budgets.
Enable aligned direction and value creation through effective short and long-range budgeting and forecasting
Lead the treasury function including optimizing cash flow, providing guidance on debt facilities and supporting fundraising activity.
Identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement.
Manage external relationships with auditors and tax preparers and oversee risk management, including insurance
Oversee Corporate Governance and internal controls.
Provide support on mergers and acquisitions and due diligence processes.
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Qualifications:
10+ years in a financial role with at least 3+ years as a CFO
Experience working with Venture- and Private Equity-backed companies
Strong understanding of equity and debt financing
Proven track record in successfully supporting growth using strong analytical skills and effective financial modeling
Experience leading financial budgeting and financial planning process
Ability to develop, improve, oversee and review corporate accounting functions
Solid understanding of financial compliance requirements and experience implementing and managing financial policies
Above average knowledge and understanding of GAAP
High level of energy and ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic business environments
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, systems implementation and compliance.
Successful at executing on business development, networking, and sales activities to build client base
Above average communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage remote teams, achieve project implementation goals and drive results

Job Type: Full-time

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