[Remote] Chief Financial Officer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Forward Edge-AI is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy and operations. The CFO will oversee IPO activities, financial planning and reporting, compliance, capital planning, and risk management, while building the finance function and supporting executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• The CFO is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading all financial strategy and operations for Forward Edge-AI
• The CFO will oversee IPO, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth and mission objectives
• Day-to-day responsibilities include managing financial reporting, preparing and reviewing financial statements, monitoring cash flow, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
• The role will collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, capital planning, and risk management, while providing clear financial insights to support data-driven decision-making
• The CFO will also build and guide the finance function, implement effective financial controls, and optimize processes and systems to support a rapidly evolving technology environment

Skills

• Strong foundation in Finance with demonstrated experience in strategic financial leadership and corporate financial management
• Proficiency in Financial Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling
• Hands-on experience preparing and analyzing Financial Statements, with deep understanding of GAAP and compliance requirements
• Expertise in Financial Reporting, including board-level reporting, KPI dashboards, and investor or lender communications
• Advanced Analytical Skills with the ability to interpret complex data, assess risk, and provide actionable recommendations
• Experience leading or scaling finance functions in technology, data, or related sectors
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment with cross-functional and executive teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to ethical, inclusive leadership
• Start-up or growth-stage experience is a plus
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Benefits

• Full-time, remote role

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