Careers / Startup CFO / New York
In this key role you will be directly contributing to the growth of Countsy by providing strategic leadership to start-up clients with the goals of: growing and developing key client accounts, managing and driving service delivery, as well as mentoring and developing staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of a portfolio of high-tech and biotech start-up clients, taking complete ownership of both the client relationship and project deliverables, while also working to expand services and increase value added to the client
Clients will be based in the New York area
Individual billable time commitment
Assumption of complete leadership of client’s accounting / finance organization as needed
Act as a trusted advisor to our clients regarding key strategic issues, leading strategic projects as appropriate
Identification and development of new business opportunities by leveraging personal network, cold calling prospective clients and attending industry related forums and events
Collaborate with BDM and executive management teams in RFP responses and client meetings
Act as a subject matter expert in client meetings in regards to the definition and scoping of client needs
REQUIREMENTS
BA or BS degree in accounting, CPA certification or MBA is preferred
15 + years of accounting experience, Big4 experience preferred
Extensive previous experience in high-tech or biotech start-up environments
Extensive network of decision makers within Accounting / Finance, Information Technology and Corporate Governance based in the New York market
Demonstrable experience in Business Development