Chief Financial Officer - Allen, United States - Inbenta

Description

Inbenta is a global conversational AI company headquartered in Allen, Texas with offices and team members around the world in USA, Spain, France, UK, Brazil, Canada, and Japan. We develop an Automatic Language Processing (or Natural Language Processing - NLP) engine, which provides answers to human intentions formulated in natural language. Based on our proprietary and patented technology, Inbenta builds a set of conversational solutions for businesses such as chatbots, knowledge management tools, digital demos, and search engines. Our customers include many global blue-chip companies in Banking, Insurance, Automotive, Services, Retail, Transportation, and other sectors.

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) holds a pivotal role in managing all financial aspects of the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO provides strategic financial leadership to drive our financial performance and growth objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and execute financial strategies, forecasts, and budgets aligned with our objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Risk Management: Implement robust risk management practices to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Capital Management: Manage capital allocation, investment decisions, and financing activities.
• Financial Operations: Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize financial resources and pursue growth opportunities.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Partner with the Executive Team to develop the company's deal strategy and help with the execution of these transactions.
• Manage the financial analysis and reporting involved in the execution and integration of mergers, acquisitions, business partnerships, and licensing agreements.
• Provide strategic leadership and insight on future financing plans, helping to evaluate creative financing strategies, generating options/alternatives for accessing capital, as well as supporting financial evaluation of these transactions.
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans.
• Manage all aspects of the finance and accounting functions for the organization and ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Evolve the company's financial infrastructure.
• Implement timely and accurate reporting and analysis, both written and oral, of financial and associated business information to internal, external, and regulatory constituencies.

Technical Expertise Requirements

• Demonstrate technical expertise in accounting and financial topics including financial analysis and reporting, data analytics and business intelligence, as well as IT and cybersecurity skills.
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies such as advanced Excel functions, data visualization tools, and financial analysis software.
• Experience with business and financial analytics.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics techniques such as regression analysis.
• Experience leading globally distributed Finance & Accounting teams and knowledge of regulations and business practices in international regions.

Soft-Skill Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.

Education

• College degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience. Master's degree preferred.

Core Values

Intent

The CFO faces tough choices that could significantly impact the company's future. For this reason, the CFO should understand the company goals and always act with the company's best interests as their top priority.

Passion

The CFO should shape team morale, instill confidence in stakeholders, and help align everyone around the company's strategic direction.

Integrity

The CFO must always be seen as reliable and trustworthy. This will let people know that they can count on their CFO to always be honest, ethical, and consistent through and through, and that they can be relied upon to do the right thing.

Respect

The CFO should show respect to each employee, making time to listen and address the needs of their team members, to help them to accomplish not only team goals but to aid in enabling the personal success of each employee.

Responsibility

The CFO is responsible for bringing the team together and making sure everyone is supported and empowered within their roles. The CFO needs to strive to be the leader who can strategically manage the team and take leadership within the C-Suite assisting the CEO, executive team and also board members in decision making.

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