CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Job Description

ABOUT US

One In A Row Ventures – is comprised of entrepreneurs, operating executives and founders who have a proven track record of operating exceptional companies in a variety of industries. We are focused on acquiring and operating small to medium-sized businesses. We acquire companies that have an established recurring customer base, consistent profitability, and an opportunity for growth. We are dedicated to preserving the owner’s legacy with their employees and customers. After acquiring a company, we will partner with management by making investments to achieve the company's full potential. With portfolio companies in a range of growth stages and an ever-expanding investment portfolio, our mission is to create purpose driven companies for the next generation.

THE ROLE

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will be the right-hand operating partner to our Managing Partner and the portfolio company CEOs. In this long-term growth focused role, you will drive outcomes in a group of companies ranging in size, industry, and will strategically implement of the company’s vision. Executing in a high-growth, innovative and ambitious environment, you will lead several functions that will require a very hands-on approach to build the systems needed to scale.

The functions you will oversee include group and business level finance, accounting, strategy, and systems integration. Operating on an annual and quarterly planning rhythm, you will work with the business unit leadership to develop strategies, budgets, and teams to execute the overall vision. You will streamline accounting and operational processes to create efficient systems. You will also understand and evaluate our businesses by implementing analysis and key performance indicators that improve our ability to measure data and make improvements.

In your role, you will be hands-on with mergers and acquisitions including due diligence, financial modeling, and debt sourcing. You will also lead our firm’s efforts with external tax and audit firms to ensure timely and accurate reporting and tax strategies. Our vision is to continue to acquire privately held businesses and build owner level capabilities that will add value to our portfolio businesses; your role is to lead the finance function for the enterprise.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a servant leader.

You enjoy spending time learning and steeping in the substance of the business – understanding the product and spending time in-market with customers and partners.

You do not view the role as “corporate” or service function. You think about the business from a senior leadership perspective with a hands-on partner mindset.

You are focused on building systems required for scaling inside each company and at the parent level – high awareness and experience with off-the-shelf software systems to improve what we have.

You are deliberate about regularly reviewing homemade systems, processes, and spreadsheets and looking for opportunities to streamline things, reinvent them, or move them into systems. Not afraid to tear down and reinvent systems and processes to best serve the businesses.

You have the right balance of pessimism and optimism and are strong at communicating both. Proactive and timely in delivering bad news, but your orientation is around investment and return through the lens of realistic opportunity.

You can fly at multiple altitudes at the same time, noticing the smallest detail that’s off while thinking about business models and strategy.

You understand the importance of accurate forecasting – grip on expenses, cash flow, sales cycle, procurement… to consistently make more accurate forecasts.

You are a growth partner and coach to operating & sales leaders.

You can explain the story with the numbers so that leaders can fully understand and communicate internally and externally.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership: Lead the organization in alignment with the purpose, vision, and values of One In A Row Ventures by first modeling the way as a servant leader. Provide clarity, inspiration, and influence to ensure all team members execute to support the company’s strategic objectives. Retain, attract, and engage talented people to excel.

Systems Development: Implement operating systems that improve business analytics, increase efficiency, and result in timely accurate reporting. Train staff to become proficient in the procedures and systems and continuously improve. Ensure timely closing of the books for monthly operational reviews & planning. Complete timely tax and audit engagements with outside CPA firm.

Cash Management: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cash management to ensure the organization has clear objectives and controls in place to meet growth & sustainability expectations. Build projection models that incorporate the strategical and operational business plans to include hiring schedules based on growth milestones.

Strategic Capital Allocation: Make strategic recommendations to reinvest EBITDA into businesses to achieve top line growth and future profitability targets. Develop M&A financing models and lead banking relationships to source debt. Lead post-acquisition integration of the finance and accounting functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Master of Accountancy, MBA or similar degree in accounting or finance
Designated accountant with strong background and proficiency in finance, and accounting in an operating environment. CPA or CFA designation required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as head of finance (VP Finance/Controller) in a growing organization with multi business segments; 10+ years of professional work experience. Private equity experience is a plus
Behavioral requirements: Faith, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Commitment, Trust, & Passion
Business portfolio management including integrated budgeting, dashboard creation and management, organizational development
Highly capable hands-on leader with strong proficiency with technology and all major business tools (highly tech savvy)
Previous experience in the selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting, business analytics, ERP technologies/systems
Strategic planning experience including capital allocation and investment decisions
Very strong references, which you reported to, that support your suitability for this role

COMPENSATION

The compensation package for this role includes a strong base commensurate with experience and options in all businesses in the portfolio which enables participation in all liquidity events.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are the candidate we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Due to the large number of applications, please ensure your CV accentuates relevant experience and/or a cover letter is included. Send correspondence to Jason Crawford at jason@oneinarow.com.

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