Cescaphe · 5 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCescaphe is a company overseeing financial operations across a portfolio of affiliated companies. The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, reporting, and strategic planning, while supporting the organization's financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Event ManagementEvents
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all entities
Provide strategic financial insights to support business development and expansion decisions
Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis for new opportunities and initiatives
Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategic planning
Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities
Optimize cash flow management and working capital across seasonal business cycles
Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
Oversee banking relationships and manage credit facilities
Manage financial consolidation and inter-company transactions
Ensure appropriate entity structure for operational and tax efficiency
Coordinate financial reporting and compliance across affiliated companies
Maintain proper segregation and tracking of entity-specific financials
Develop pricing strategies and margin analysis for events and services
Implement job costing systems to track profitability by event
Manage complex vendor payment structures and deposits
Monitor and forecast seasonal cash flow patterns
Analyze event-specific financial performance and ROI
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations
Coordinate with external CPAs for tax planning and return preparation
Manage insurance programs and risk mitigation strategies
Oversee audit processes and coordinate with external auditors
Maintain appropriate contracts and financial documentation
Evaluate and implement financial systems and technology solutions
Streamline and automate financial processes for scalability
Develop KPIs and dashboards for executive decision-making
Ensure integration between financial systems and operational platforms
Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Foster a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement
Provide training and professional development opportunities
Prepare financial presentations for ownership, board, or investors
Communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations
Support due diligence for potential acquisitions or partnerships
Able to execute audits with accurate documentation
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
Experience managing multi-entity organizations or holding company structures
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control standards
Proficient in accounting and payroll systems, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Experience with consolidation and multi-entity accounting
Knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Exemplifies and exhibits Cescaphes' Core Values
Accepts feedback professionally and applies suggestions for improvement
Maintains well-organized files and materials, creating a productive and efficient work environment to meet department deadlines
Tech skills and ability to data mine, aggregate and analyze data
Preferred
MBA, CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred
Background in service-based, project-based, or hospitality industries preferred
Experience in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments
Knowledge of general IT maintenance helpful
Knowledge of general treasury processes
Company
Cescaphe
Cescaphe is an event management company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joe Volpe
Founder & CEO
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