Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC is a full-service accounting and consulting firm founded in 1994 in Tucson, AZ. The firm specializes in a wide array of services, including accounting, audit, tax, and consulting services.

The firm has over 50 professionals on staff, comprised of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors (CIRA), Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF).

Job Description

The Consulting Services practice of Keegan Linscott offers specialized service in forensic accounting, litigation support, fraud investigation and prevention, bankruptcy / reorganization, merger and acquisition, strategic planning, business management, and other accounting services.

We are currently seeking an experienced CFO with 2+ years of experience in the same or similar position. The CFO position will assist the firm's clients with strategic planning and implementation of the tools and metrics to track progress related thereto, design and oversight of financial reporting, design and oversight of budgeting and the development of projections for existing and new projects and / or product lines, negotiation and diligence support associated with mergers, acquisitions, and / or sales of businesses or business lines, the identification of risk and governance issues, and the delivery of presentations to owners and senior executives.

Other responsibilities will include supporting litigation services and bankruptcy practices, and specific client needs.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the activities necessary for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal monthly financial statements, annual budgets, financial projections, and audited financial statements.
• Establish, maintain and maximize systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports as needed.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Supervise administrative employees who assist with Firm work.
• Review and make recommendations to management for improvement of the Firm's policies, procedures and practices on payroll and benefit matters.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure Firm's compliance with payroll and benefits.
• Expertise in accounting required.
• Good communication, including through the preparation of formal written reports, required.
• Ability to think on your feet, and run client engagements from start to finish (with direction and / or consultation from others within the firm), which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing projects and services and managing to budget, required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Technical accounting capability.
• Ethical conduct, personal credibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Communication proficiency.
• Capacity to interact positively with various personalities.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning talents.
• Leadership and decision-making ability.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Excellent computer and software skills needed, including the ability to successfully utilize technology to manage the Firm's administrative tasks and objectives efficiently and effectively.

QuickBooks and Excel experience is a must.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or management, or equivalent of 5 to 10 years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of CFO experience.
• CPA (or equivalent) certification.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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