Big Night Entertainment Group - Chief Financial Officer

Description

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the principal owners and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company and will be directly accountable for all financial, risk management / control, tax compliance, development of a financial operational strategy, reporting accurate financial results.

As Chief Financial Officer, a typical day might include the following:

• Developing and directing the implementation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives with ownership
• Creating and managing financial budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting processes
• Participating in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Directing and overseeing all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the organization
• Recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating department staff
• Coordinating the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports in a timely and accurate manor
• Creating, implementing, and streamlining process and procedures utilizing technology and information systems
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements
• Analyzing cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyzing financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas
• Ensuring records systems are maintained in accordance with GAAP, external audit, and government agencies.
• Understanding and mitigating key elements of the company's risk profile
• Monitoring all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
• Ensuring that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards
• Working with external CPA firm on annual tax filings and investor K-1's
• Establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external financial partners

Requirements

This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a progressively responsible financial leadership roles within a major company or division of a large corporation required
• Hospitality or retail industry experience preferred
• Master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and/or CPA
• Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings
• Workday experience highly desired

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• This position is located in beautiful new office at The Hub on Causeway with scenic views of the Zakim bridge. This full-time role is office-based but does have some flexibility for a hybrid schedule
• Job functions require hours of sitting, typing, and use of a computer
• Non-typical office hours may be requested