Strategy CFO

Arkansas Talent Group's Executive Search Team is exclusively working with a very successful investment company in Central Arkansas to help them find a Strategy CFO for their organization. This is a newly created position due to growth that will report directly to the CEO and help fuel their growth! This is a multi-faceted organization that has many businesses in a complex, high volume environment. The Strategy CFO will be instrumental in scaling operations and optimizing financial performance across their portfolio.

• Lead all financial strategy, planning, and analysis, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure robust internal controls in a complex, multi-entity, high volume structure.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and high-impact financial reports, dashboards, and forecasts to executives and the Board.
• Drive high-level decision-making using advanced analytics, financial models, and scenario forecasting.
• Build and manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and key external stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate clear financial communication and operational alignment with all departments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system enhancements to improve margin and scalability.
• Act as a key business partner to the CEO and other executives, providing actionable insights for both short-term performance and long-term strategic goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA highly desired. 
• Significant progressive finance leadership experience, including in multi-location, high-revenue environments.
• Expertise in accounting principles and complex financial reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytics, business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel financial modeling.
• Track record of making data-driven, strategic decisions with significant business impact.
• Exceptional communicator, able to clearly explain complex financial concepts to non-financial executives and external stakeholders.
• Experience with modern ERP/accounting systems and process improvements.
• Strong relationship-building skills with bankers, investors, and executive peers.
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume, and rapidly changing environments.
• Advanced Excel and CRM experience

This position is critical in translating financial insights into actionable business strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence. This is a rare opportunity in the Little Rock area and will be an exciting opportunity for a finance driven, analytical CFO to help continue this companies' impressive growth! Apply directly or get in touch with Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine via LinkedIn. 

At this time, we are prioritizing candidates that are local to Central Arkansas and able to work onsite. 

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.