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WE KNOW THE RIGHT PEOPLE. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE RIGHT PEOPLE KNOW US
At East 57th Street our business is professional accounting, human resource, technology, Executive Search, and strategic business advisory services. Our products are high caliber, self-motivated, and self-managed professionals who provide superior value-added consulting services and technology solutions at a fair price. We are dedicated to using the best people, tools, processes and technology to serve the best interests of our clients. Our goal is to be our clients' first choice by exceeding each client's expectation through unmatched service, professional expertise and unquestionable integrity.
This is East 57th Street... where the competitive advantage is quality people achieving outstanding results.
Our Core Principles
We can only deliver what we sell by hiring only select employees who share our values and by maintaining an environment through which the top professionals in their field would choose to work. At East 57th Street, we care about our employees and seek to create a family-oriented workplace wherein the team is encouraged to sustain a healthy work/life balance, along with the highest degree of professionalism, collaboration and mutual respect. We value servant leadership, high energy, fun and an environment where people thrive at being the best at what they do. We enter each relationship with a spirit of gratitude, service to others and transparency. We wake up every day knowing that "it is not about us ". But rather, it is about the community we serve, the clients who trust us and the importance of doing what is right above all else.
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company Description:
Our client, a distinguished Healthcare Organization backed by a prominent Private Equity (PE) firm, is actively seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to play a key role in their executive leadership team. Renowned for delivering high-quality healthcare services and being at the forefront of innovation within the healthcare sector, the company has established a formidable reputation. This role offers a unique opportunity for a strategic finance leader to contribute significantly to the company’s growth trajectory and operational excellence.
Job Description:
The CFO will be instrumental in steering the company's financial strategy and management, overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and audit functions. Collaborating closely with other senior leaders and PE stakeholders, the CFO will develop and implement robust financial strategies that are aligned with the organization’s objectives and PE’s investment thesis, ensuring sustainable growth and value creation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance and accounting teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Formulate and execute comprehensive financial strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company’s and PE firm’s objectives.
- Manage cash flow, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis to optimize the company’s financial performance.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
- Foster strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local legal and regulatory financial requirements.
- Deliver timely and precise financial reports and analyses to the executive team, board of directors, and PE stakeholders.
- Evaluate the financial implications of long-term strategic planning, new initiatives, and potential investments or divestitures.
- Oversee risk management to ensure the protection of the company’s financial assets.
- Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA highly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent senior role.
- Extensive experience in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of healthcare financial management.
- Prior experience in a PE-backed company, with a proven track record of driving value creation for stakeholders.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership and management capabilities, with experience leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, including advanced Excel skills.
