Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Florence

Category:

Finance

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of our freight brokerage company is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. This includes optimizing financial performance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, managing risk, and driving profitability in a fast-paced logistics environment. The CFO plays a key role in strategic decision-making, working closely with executive leadership to support growth and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals and industry trends
Provide financial insights to guide strategic decisions on expansion, acquisitions, and investments
Oversee capital allocation, cash flow, and working capital management to maintain financial stability
Responsible for Managing Legal, Insurance, Claims and Human Resources issues
Contract preparation, reviews and executions with a focus on profitability, risks and compliance with terms and conditions
Supervise financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP or other relevant accounting standards
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to profitability, sales activities, cost efficiency, and revenue growth
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and industry-specific requirements
Manage risk exposure related to credit, market, and operational risks
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
Manage internal controls to specifically prevent and minimize fraud in all areas of the logistics chain including cybersecurity, banking, credit cards and cargo theft
Optimize financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
Oversee payment terms, credit management, and collections to maintain healthy cash flow
Work with operations and sales teams to evaluate pricing strategies and cost structures
Manage property leases and negotiate terms and conditions for 9 offices
Manage relationships with banks, lenders, investors, and external stakeholders
Lead financial due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships
Communicate financial performance and strategies to owners
Leverage financial technology (FinTech) solutions to streamline reporting and automation
Utilize data analytics for forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision-making
Support the implementation of transportation management systems (TMS) for financial integration

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and industry-specific KPIs
Experience with banking relationships, capital raising, and financial negotiations
Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and TMS platforms
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Written communication skills must be first class due to constant communications with customers, strategic alliances and third parties
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

What we offer:

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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