Ecommerce Chief Financial Officer

Hello, Financial Operations Leaders!

My name is Sam and I am the CEO at Ecom CFO - EcomCFO is an outsourced CFO and Financial Services firm providing best-in-class service to high-growth e-commerce companies, with 10MM+ revenue. Founded in 2019, we are a fully remote firm, based in Austin TX. Learn more about our team and offerings here: https://ecomcfo.co/

EcomCFO is seeking an exceptional finance and accounting executive to provide client-facing fractional CFO services to our ecommerce clients. As a Client CFO, you will serve as fractional CFO to a portfolio of ecommerce clients. You will be a trusted advisor to management ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning.

This candidate will be expected to provide operational support and strategic insight based on demonstrable experience building out financial operations for growth-oriented companies with a significant ecommerce presence. Your previous progressive experience as a senior-level Controller, VP of Financial Operations, or similar fractional role in financial services will be integral to your success as a trusted advisor to our clients.

This candidate will be at ease projecting cash flow, developing financial models and projections, preparing and delivering monthly reporting. Their ability to assess performance and develop insight and solutions across multiple clients will be based on foundational experience and a deep understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, e-commerce platforms, and core accounting fundamentals.

Someone who is successful in this role is a naturally organized person who can manage 8-10 clients easily and at the same time lead and manage a fractional finance and accounting team, making sure that everything is attended to and running smoothly. You will be passionate about learning, curious by nature, and a determined puzzle solver. You appreciate and thrive in an environment where no two days are ever the same.

This is a full-time, remote position.

Requirements

We are looking for a Client-Focused Financial Operations Leader specifically with these requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or CPA desired.
• 10+ years of progressive experience building financial operations and leading financial teams for 10MM+ ecommerce and/or retail companies, or: equivalent experience leading client-facing teams within the financial services/accounting industry.
• Fundamental understanding of GAAP and its application to supply chain management, inventory, logistics, and revenue and expense recognition, all in an ecommerce environment.
• Demonstrable track record of leading financial planning, analysis, reporting processes and other complex deliverables. Strong project management skills are essential
• Must be professional and polished and able to present complex financial information in language readily understandable by a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams; Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems, QBO and Netsuite in particular, and additional Saas and systems used in a modern financial operations environment; Excel expertise, and comfort with project management, Slack, and a general tech-forward mindset are essential.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Principal ownership of the client relationship for a portfolio of client companies including the timely and accurate delivery of EcomCFO’s full suite of accounting and financial services
• Provide strategic and operational financial leadership to the client’s finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Maintain this level of leadership internally across teams and levels
• Prepare and presentation of monthly financial reporting and analysis to clients and other internal and external stakeholders as required including financial institutions, boards of directors, external auditors, and tax CPA’s
• Maintain a deep and fundamental understanding of how a client’s operations translate into specific numbers on the profit and loss and balance sheet; complete understanding of GAAP, materiality, and each client’s level of conformity
• Own the process and delivery of cash flow projections and management of working capital; effectively; Implement strategies to optimize cash flow and liquidity management; identify risks and implement strategies to optimize liquidity
• Careful attention to clients' needs in order to assess, define, and execute additional financial analysis projects in support of strategic decision-making and new operational needs
• Assessment of client financial operations; identification of areas for optimization and institution of processes to improve efficiency, and accuracy, and to align with industry best practice
• Proactive management and support of EcomCFO’s internal bookkeeping, accounting, and financial analysis resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of all deliverables.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities/Perks:

• 3% 401(k) match
• Bonus and/or equity compensation
• We promote work-life balance
• We have a family-friendly team culture
• Work standard hours in your timezone, with flexibility
• Work directly with clients
• PTO - 15 days during the first year, 20 days afterward
• 6 Paid Holidays
• We offer a budget for external courses and training
• Fully remote role
• Annual company retreat

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You're Self-Motivated.

Don’t need a micromanager to keep you on track. You have the ability to motivate yourself and also motivate your clients and team in a positive way to get great results.

You're a Passionate Problem Solver.

You’re comfortable working in a high-growth but early-stage startup environment where there may be ambiguity and quickly changing environments - especially for our diverse clients. Your dedication for tackling complex challenges drives you to continuously think creatively, ensuring tailored and effective strategies for each unique situation.

You’re Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented.

You excel in organization and precision, crucial for overseeing financial operations and strategic guidance for diverse clients. Your ability to meticulously plan and execute financial strategies, coupled with your focus on detail, ensures accuracy and reliability in your day-to-day work.

You’re Dependable.

You demonstrate dependability by consistently producing high-quality work and ensuring reliable outcomes. Your commitment is fundamental to our team's success and in building enduring professional relationships

What we do:

Please check us out to get an understanding of the service you'll deliver:

https://ecomcfo.co/

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time for a questionnaire, a video, and two 1-on-1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sam