Q Advisors is actively seeking a Chief Financial Officer to perform internal accounting and finance functions. The Chief Financial Officer will be a member of the senior management team and report directly to the Partners / Owners. As such, the CFO will participate in the overall strategic decision making of the company and be responsible for creating and maintaining internal financial control measures, the preparation and accuracy of all financial reporting and provide counsel to the Partners in all financial matters, including those pertaining to SEC and FINRA compliance. This position is also responsible for performing analyses that are used for capital and operating expenditures and revenue forecasting. Additional areas of responsibility will include regulatory compliance, contract administration and working with outside counsel.
Responsibilities
• Timely preparation of monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flow analyses and year-to date comparisons to budget
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition analysis in accordance with FINRA regulations on a deal-by-deal basis
• Work with German counsel on intercompany reporting and German compliance, including monthly payroll for staff
• Lead the regulatory compliance and reporting process, including sending monthly financials to outside FinOP and reviewing for accuracy reports sent FINRA
• Coordinate annual budget process, including hiring plan and any vendor contract changes
• Develop, implement, oversee and maintain sound administrative and fiscal policies and procedures
• Direct and manage financial aspect of human resource activities including hiring, termination, payroll reporting, and administration of employee benefit plans
• Monitor all bank accounts and daily cash balances
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable; notify partners when client accounts are delinquent; ensure timely payments to vendors
• Prepare documents for the annual audit; supervise preparation of financial statements by outside audit firm; collect from deal teams any required deal-specific information
• Manage all consulting, independent contractor, vendor, and customer agreements, including all insurance policies
• Perform financial analysis of any contemplated changes to vendor agreements, operating agreements and benefits plans and present results to partners for review and discussion
• Coordinate activities of outside compliance agency with Director of Operations
• Work with outside counsel on all aspects of Company business, including contracts, compliance, personnel matters, client agreements, operating agreement, corporate documentation, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA, CPA preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience, preferably in the investment banking industry
• Familiarity with the broker / dealer regulatory environment, especially FINRA, SEC and SIPC requirements
• Experience with reviewing and negotiating of contractual arrangements
• Excellent communications skills at all levels
• Expert working knowledge of Excel
Additional Requirements
• Individuals must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions
• Hybrid work model – M-Th in the Denver Office, Fridays remote
Compensations and Benefits
• Salary $175 - $200k depending on level of experience
• Discretionary Bonus based on individual and firm performance
• Generous, comprehensive benefits plan, including health insurance, HRA and 401 (k) plan
• Flexible PTO
About Q Advisors
Q Advisors was formed in 2001 as a leading global investment bank serving public and private companies, PE firms, entrepreneurs and large multinationals in the telecom, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. Our team of 30 professionals, located in Denver and Munich, possess an extensive global reach, while also providing the personalized service of a boutique advisory firm. We are uniquely suited as a long-term partner in navigating a path to dynamic financial and strategic growth as we work to bring our clients best-in-class, independent advice by combining a level of commitment, operational understanding, and industry knowledge that is unmatched in the investment banking industry. More information at www.qllc.com.
