Pronghorn · 1 week ago
Chief Financial Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expPronghorn is a company dedicated to creating pathways to success across the Spirits industry. The Chief Financial Officer will oversee core business operations with a focus on finance, human resources, and administrative functions, while providing strategic financial leadership to the organization and its affiliated foundation.
ManufacturingWine And Spirits
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily workflow of the department including the Controller, Accountant and Accounting Associate
Guide and motivate the finance team, collaborate effectively with other departments
Navigate and resolve disagreements efficiently within the organization, providing data needed for perspective
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Ensure organization’s assets are safeguarded
Lead in the preparation of the annual budgets for two entities
Create and maintain budgets, forecasting future performance, and tracking key financial metrics
Provide CEO with monthly financial updates on reserves, company profit and loss balance and activity, and other financial metrics
Develop, generate, edit and analyze accounting reports and monthly financial statements
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Provide constructive and timely guidance regarding all things finance related
Oversee cash inflows and outflows, ensuring adequate liquidity, and optimizing working capital
Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall objectives
Oversee the management of the A/R and A/P functions
Monitor compliance with 401(k) and 457(b) benefit plans and filing or regulatory reports
Oversee state and federal tax filings including Form 990, property tax returns, lobbying returns
Review and approve semi-monthly payroll journal entries and a few other journal entries prepared by the Controller
Calculate annual dues in coordination with the Controller
Audit travel expense reports and invoices on a weekly basis
Administers business insurance plans
Must work a hybrid office schedule with a minimum of two days in the office per week
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
Qualification
Required
Financial Analysis – understanding financial statements, ratios, and data to make informed decisions
Budgeting and forecasting – Creating and managing budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and setting financial goals
Accounting Principles - A deep understanding of accounting practices
Tax and Compliance – Knowledge of tax regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements
Data Analysis – Using financial data and analytics to identify trends and opportunities
Communication - Employs excellent verbal and written communication skills
Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required
Preferred
Previous experience working for a trade association highly desired
A minimum of five years as a CFO or similar capacity is preferred
CPA is highly desired
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) and 457(b) benefit plans
Business insurance plans
Company
Pronghorn
Pronghorn is a stand-alone business established to create a scalable template for diversifying an industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jomaree Pinkard
CEO & Managing Director
Alisa L. Alston
Chief Financial Officer
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