Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Amaze Software Inc.

Amaze is the parent company to several organizations. www.amaze.co, www.spri.ng and a growing retail services business that requires a team of “experts” to help creators become the next “great brand.”

Amaze provides creator success solutions, including a merchandising platform, advanced commerce design application, and scalable managed services to help anyone sell anything, anywhere. We believe anyone can be a creator and that everyone should be empowered to tell their unique story, cultivate deeper connections with their customers, and create authentic, shoppable experiences that allow them to monetize their passion. We’re on a mission to unleash potential and make it easy to create, share, and sell products and services.

Amaze is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will oversee all company financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting, and risk management. The CFO will report directly to the CEO and work closely with other Leadership team members to drive financial strategy and business growth, as the company navigates through a dynamic and competitive market. This position will be expected to be forward-thinking and operate with sustainable company growth in mind for the short and long term.

Key Areas where the CFO will primarily lead and manage:

1. Financial Strategy
2. Financial Planning and Analysis
3. Risk Management
4. Investor Relations
5. Compliance

In addition, the CFO will be expected to collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team, including fostering collaboration with Sales, Product Marketing, and Engineering for a unified operating plan and metrics for growth, such as Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s).

The ideal CFO candidate will have at least 5-7 years of managing financial departments and financial operations for a publicly traded U.S. company on the stock exchange.

What you'll do:

• Strategize, develop and implement financial strategies to improve company efficiency, productivity, and profitability
• Oversee departments to establish roles and responsibilities including Finance and Accounting teams
• Provide financial reporting including balance sheets, P&L, and cash flow statements to help internal and external stakeholders understand the financial state of the business and complete in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and Objective Key Results (OKRs) to ensure operational goals are met
• Develop and manage the company budget, ensuring that all expenses are within budget and cash flow liquidity
• Provide financial forecasting and modeling through leveraging historical data and internal/external factors that may affect revenue and expenses
• Manage and control internal cost factors such as sales trends, labor and HR related costs, cost of raw materials, cost of internal tools and resource expenditures
• Manage and control external factors such as opportunity cost for capital, shifts in market demand, vendor and partnership agreements, emerging competitors and advances in technology
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Collaborate with other leadership team members to develop and implement business strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and the board of directors
• Establish and support departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with the Executive Leadership team
• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

What we're looking for:

• 5-7 years of overseeing and managing financial activities for a publicly listed company
• Mastery of financial management and budgeting, with the ability to develop and implement strategies for optimizing operational efficiency
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong command of financial strategies to support short and long term company growth initiatives
• Adept at helping companies successfully expand organically or through mergers and acquisitions while managing capital expenditures
• Possesses technical financial acumen to perform risk assessment and manage company financial efficiency
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational growth
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Solid understanding of industry trends and market dynamics, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and business development
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve goals within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation initiatives
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics to drive business insights and enhance operational effectiveness
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with the ability to build strategic partnerships and drive favorable outcomes
• Commitment to maintaining a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all business dealings
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to easily translate business goals and objectives into actionable business plans
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to make a convincing case for strategies and actions

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Stock/Option Plan
• Flexible daily working hours, we value work-life balance
• Competitive Health Plan
• Company Benefits and Perks

About Amaze

Amaze is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our current and future employees, and we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a hybrid remote/in-office, international team with multiple office spaces in the U.S. where employees can work and collaborate together, attend large-scale meetings, and host creator events. Our passion is to bring together a community of people who have a love for product, technology, and a drive to change the world of e-commerce and design.

We encourage everyone who has this passion and energy to apply. We are open to all backgrounds and experiences relevant to our openings and strategy. We are out-of-the-box thinkers. We know the best talent comes from passionate people. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

If you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We will not accept or review any CVs from external recruitment agencies. Amaze Software and Holding companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee’s eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee’s Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the USCIS E-Verify website.