Chief Financial Officer

Zomedica - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Executive

Ann Arbor, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a vital member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for overseeing all operational, transactional, and strategic financial initiatives within the company. This role requires a strategic financial leader who drives cross-functional results and accountability, providing insights and influence on all strategic matters and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice efforts in all financial management and control-related practices.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage internal control, audit, and compliance processes.
• Handle U.S. and international accounting and tax matters.
• Lead U.S. and international corporate finance activities.
• Manage financial operations and corporate governance.
• Advise the Board of Directors on financial matters.
• Oversee corporate capital allocation and investment management.
• Act as a credible financial spokesperson for the company.
• Lead financial activities related to capital raises, M&A, and business investments.
• Provide insights to optimize transactional opportunities.
• Drive investor relations with industry analysts and Wall Street.
• Collaborate with the CEO to challenge norms and develop strategies for financial opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business with a major in Accounting or Finance; MBA or advanced degree preferred; CPA or other professional designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive financial experience, including financial reporting, general accounting, tax, cash management, corporate governance, and investor relations.
• Demonstrated experience as a Chief Financial Officer for a publicly traded U.S. company.
• Strong experience managing financial reporting and compliance for a public company, particularly with international exchanges and the SEC.
• Outstanding public speaking, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with Senior Management, Board of Directors, independent auditors, outside counsel, and the banking/investment community.
• Strong results orientation, sound judgement, and decision-making ability.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong deal-making/transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and strategic corporate partnerships.