Blattner Technologies, the parent company of BOSS AI, is looking for the diamonds in the rough, the scrappers, those who are under-appreciated and ready to conquer the world. Blattner Technologies provides competitive compensation, generous stock options, benefits, 401k, and a remote working environment for team members.
Blattner Technologies is searching for an experienced finance professional to join the team. In the role of a Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as a key partner in the operations and growth of Blattner Technologies. The role will include assembling a finance team and the development and implementation of efficient and compliant financial practices and processes.
To succeed in the CFO position, a candidate must have vast experience in building finance processes, strategies, and teams, in addition to supporting investment-related activities, to include mergers and acquisitions. Blattner Technologies is in a rapid growth phase. For this reason, flexibility, analytical skills, and the ability to adjust tactical activities to align with evolving business strategies is a must.
If your professional experience aligns to the descriptions above, Blattner Technologies would like to hear from you.
In this role your key duties will include:
Strategy, Planning and Management
- Create and establish budgets and financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
- Assess and evaluate the organization’s financial performance and its alignment with short-term and long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
- Communicate, engage, support, and interact with the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.
- Engage extended financial support teams, including consultants, accountants, auditors, investors, and subsidiary/investment finance teams.
- Recruit, interview, and hire finance, accounting, and payroll staff, as required and within approval.
- Implement policies, procedures, and processes aligned with industry best practices and with Executive Leadership Team approval.
- Identify, acquire, and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
- Evaluate departments and provide recommendations for the automation of processes to increase work efficiency.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings.
- Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports, including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast versus budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
- Maintain monthly and annual operating budget.
- Implement software and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
- Implement and enhance financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
- Provide support and strategic alignment for accounting activities executed by third-party partners for general accounting, general ledger, etc.
- Supervise the accounting team to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.
- Review and ensure proper application of internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance, and financial procedures.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
- Collaborate with Personnel Operations to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
- Review all month-end closing activities, including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
Financial Management
- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure availability of funds.
- Oversee cash, investments, and asset management area.
- Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
- Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
- Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.
Financial Relations and Policies
- Engage finance committee and/or Board of Directors to develop short-term and long-term plans, projections, and budgets.
- Serve as Blattner Technologies representative to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
- Remain current on audit best practices in addition to state, federal, and local laws regarding company operations.
Cash Management
- Oversee weekly cash management and AP department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires, and ACHs.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance related to the collection process.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Background in growing organizations and investments and executing mergers and acquisitions.
- Four (4) years of related CFO experience required.
- Ten (10+) years total accounting or finance experience preferred.
- Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance and SEC reporting.
- Previous experience in coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting systems.
- Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
- “Hands On” accounting/ERP systems experience: QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Fathom Reporting, Dynamics, NetSuite experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence.
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
- Light travel may be required. We are hiring W-2 employees only and will not sponsor job applicants for visas at this time.