Chief Financial Officer - UnderDog

About Us:

underdog & company is an innovative marketing services firm specializing in the sports, media, entertainment, and non-profit sectors. Backed by NewSpring Holdings, the company has successfully executed two add-on transactions since NewSpring’s investment in 2023.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and report directly to the CEO. The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the financial health of the company. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive financial management experience, ideally in marketing services or consulting businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

· Financial Strategy: Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.

· Financial Operations: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, and reporting.

· Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the executive team to drive initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and investment opportunities.

· Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with private equity investors, banks, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.

· Insights & Decision-Making: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions.

· Systems & Processes: Implement and maintain financial systems and controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data while tracking operational activity for sound decision-making.

· Cash Flow & Performance: Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.

· Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve professional growth and high performance.

· Risk & Compliance: Oversee financial risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Audit & Reporting: Ensure timely completion of audited financial statements.

· Acquisition Integration: Lead the financial integration of acquired entities, focusing on synergies, and assist in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence for potential acquisitions.

Qualifications:

· Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in private equity-backed companies within the sports marketing services industry (or broader consulting services).

· Expertise in conducting and integrating acquisitions.

· Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Strong knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and regulations.

· Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

· Experience managing financial aspects of a consulting services business.

· Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. CPA or CFA designation preferred.

Why Join Us:

· Be a key player in a fast-growing, innovative company.

· Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

· Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.

· Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plans).

· Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.