The Chief Financial Officer oversees all accounting practices including preparing budgets and financial reports, directs financial strategy and planning, supervises investment and fundraising, and studies trends and opportunities for growth. Joseph Michaels, Inc. is an executive recruiting firm searching for qualified CFO candidates, who typically have 10 years of senior experience, a CPA designation, a Masters degree, knowledge of financial applications, and strong communication and analytical skills.

1. Chief Financial Officer
is the top financial position in any organization. His or her role is to carry out the following
tasks:
t Oversees all company accounting practices, including accounting departments,
preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
p Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with president, VP of
sales and department heads.
s Supervises investment and raising of funds for business.
s Studies, analyzes and reports on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection
of future company growth.
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CFO QUALIFICATIONS
Please be aware that a Chief Financial Officer requires extensive experience. Typical
qualifications for CFO roles include:
• A minimum of 8, preferrably 10, years experience in a senior role.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer
applications.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.