Job Title:
Chief Financial Officer

Company: InRhythm

Location: new york city, NY

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Who Is InRhythm?InRhythm is a leading modern product consultancy and digital innovation firm with a mission to make a dent in the digital economy. Founded in 2002, InRhythm is currently engaged by Fortune 50 enterprises to bring their next generation of digital products and platforms to market. InRhythm has helped hundreds of teams launch mission-critical products that have created a positive impact worth billions of Rhythm's unique capabilities of Product Innovation and Platform Modernization services are the most sought-after. The InRhythm team of A+ thought leaders don't just "get an assignment," they join the company to do what they love. It's that passion that has helped us grow rapidly and consistently deliver on our commitment to helping clients develop better, faster, and in rhythm.What We Do At InRhythmWe bring enterprises' most urgent, important products to market with high-velocity, high- quality and 10x impact. We enable innovative cultures by coaching teams with the right mix and maturity of modern tools, methods, and thought leadership.This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an evolving team. InRhythm clients include a broad range of highly visible and recognizable customers, including, but not limited to:Goldman SachsFidelityMorgan StanleyAmerican ExpressFrom greenfield to tier-one builds, our clients look to us to deliver their mission-critical projects related to product strategy, design, cloud native applications, as well as mobile and web development. The projects we work on literally change the world. They change the way we live, work, and think in a positive way.We're Looking for an MD, Finance & Business Administration:The MD, Finance & Business Administration will be responsible for business services and accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and compliance, financial and productivity metrics and analysis, revenue operations and analytics, and for providing direction to the finance team. In addition, the MD, Finance & Business Administration will have oversight across our other operational functions, including Human Resources, IT, Legal, and Office Operations.We're looking for a natural in building and maintaining relationships in financial and tech environments. The ideal candidate will be a driver of the process, accountability, customer engagement, and strategy. This will be driven by a proven ability to plan and execute scalable strategies, superior client management and escalation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.At InRhythm, You Will:Own your role and its developmentLearn new skills to accelerate your careerCollaborate across diverse teamsAct as a subject matter expert to the InRhythm Community internally and externallyRequirements:Minimum 10 years experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organizationMinimum 5 years of strategic executive experience being part of a leadership team working with a founder in an entrepreneurial environmentBe a key member of InRhythm's leadership team with prior experience in leading all aspects of Finance and Administration for a fast-growing professional services firm.Strong familiarity with the consulting industryProven track record of success in facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organizationExcellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict-resolution skillsStrong client-facing and negotiating skills in negotiating MSA and SOWsSuperior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peersSelf-reliant, good problem solver, results-orientedEnergetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.Excellent Excel modeling skills, and knowledge of QuickBooks, Salesforce, and other Cloud Finance ERPsAbility to operate as an effective tactical as well as a strategic thinkerPrior experience with M&AStrong experience being hands-on and being part of the leadership team for a fast-growing Tech Professional Services companyBusiness or Accounting degree mandatory, a master's in business administration is preferredCPA preferredWhat Makes You Stand Out:1. Business Intelligence & Financial StrategyHelp manage all practices, P&L, and profitability. Help launch new practicesLead and control all aspects of financial planning, oversight of payroll and compensation, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters with a heavy focus on creating a culture of meritocracy driven by KPIs and metrics.As part of the leadership team, work closely with the leadership team to define products and pricing, create P&L by practice areas and participate in quarterly and annual priorities based on the performance of practices.Help prioritize and budget key initiatives to ensure adequate capital for company growth by planning financial strategies and alternativesManage cash flow and provide timely communications regarding future cash projections and requirementsLead the finance teams to provide financial support for the organization through processes of forecasting, reporting, business modeling, and decision support2. Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence experienceHelp acquire new consultancies and manage the processHelp build relationships with investment banks for manage the process3. Financial and Business Operations with strong bias for Automation:Coachmanagelead all functions relating to finance and accounting and direct daily activities. Create a culture of strong margins, data-driven decision making, strong KPIs with scorecards and dashboards, and a culture of meritocracy driven by performance and goals.Manage and own all platforms (PSA, ATS, Salesforce) automation and ensure all data integrity is being met, inclusive of vendor license negotiationsEnsure that all expenditure is controlled, challenged, and minimized via appropriate use of systems, continuous process improvement, and commitment to quality and investments in technologyDevelop strong internal and financial controls, information systems, reporting systems, and analytic tools that effectively help top management and other key executives to understand, manage and grow the businessLead and execute all financial functions; oversee internal and external financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensure timely financial and metric reportingCreate clear process rhythms around financial closings for the month, quarter, and annual.Directly interface with customers and employees on all aspects related to finance and billing.Develop effective relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, legal advisors, Board members, investors, bankers and financial analystsBring creative thinking and possess a strategic outlook, with a focus on organizational efficiency and operational effectivenessMake sure all consultant, events and HR spend is reviewed, budgeted and approvedManage all banking relationships and represent the organization externally as necessary.4. Legal & HR:Oversee all aspects of Legal and HRRevisit and update all employment, consultant and client legal terms of contracts from the perspective of cash flow and retentionNegotiation and manage all vendor license agreements and contractsOffice & IT AdministrationIdentify opportunities for process and office management improvements, and design and implement new systems.Control the inventory of IR equipment and oversee the IT budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.Design, develop, implement office and IT policies and procedures that align with the organizational need.5. Leadership & Communication:Contribute to the development of strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping management informed of all critical issues on time.Bring creative thinking and possess a strategic outlook, with a focus on organizational efficiency and operational effectivenessWhy Work At InRhythm?We've been named an Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame Fastest Growing Company for 9 years, Deloitte Fast 500 company for 5 years, and Consulting Magazine Fastest Growing Company winner several years in a row. If you're looking forward to working with awesome colleagues in a high- growth environment and tight-knit community, we're looking forward to hearing from you.At InRhythm we believe in building a better workplace. When you join our team, you can expect a number of worklife benefits:Comprehensive and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans401(k) MatchingPaid Parental LeaveScalable PTOReimbursements for personalized birthday experiencesSocial and Flexible Work EnvironmentWeekly Happy Hours and Cultural Events to get to know your teamMedia Streaming, Book, and Fitness AllowancesThe base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus andor long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, andor other benefits, dependent on level and position offered.