Planning 1. Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives 2. Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans 3. Develop financial and tax strategies 4. Manage the capital request and budgeting processes 5. Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction Operations 1. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team 2. Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team 3. Manage the accounting department 4. Oversee the financial operations of company 5. Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced 6. Oversee the company's transaction processing systems 7. Implement operational best practices 8. Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts 9. Arrange for debt and equity financing Financial Information 1. Oversee the issuance of financial information 2. Personally review and approve all reporting packages 3. Report financial results to the board of directors Risk Management 1. Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile 2. Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry 3. Construct and monitor reliable control systems 4. Maintain appropriate insurance coverage 5. Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements 6. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies 7. Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors 8. Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

• The candidate chief financial officer should have a master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience. • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. • Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. • Preference will be given to candidates with CA or CPA designations.