⚡ Role: Chief Financial Officer
💼 Industry: Energy Trading & Commodities
🌎 Location: New York, Pittsburgh, or Houston Preferred (Hybrid or Remote)
💰 Salary: $200,000 – $325,000 Base + Bonus
 
This is a compelling opportunity for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy, operations, and commercial growth initiatives for a dynamic trading firm active in electricity and commodity markets. The organization has established a strong market presence through innovative trading strategies, data-driven decision-making, and a lean, high-performance culture focused on accelerated growth.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that support the firm’s overall business objectives.
• Direct all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee cash flow management, capital allocation decisions, and risk mitigation processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, regulatory filings, and compliance activities.
• Manage audits, tax planning, and fulfillment of legal and financial obligations.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team to drive excellence and accountability.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities through client acquisition and strategic partnerships.
• Leverage existing relationships to expand the firm’s network of clients, investors, and counterparties.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex financial transactions and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate closely with trading and strategy teams to align financial plans with evolving market opportunities.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, forums, and client meetings to enhance market visibility and credibility.
• Drive initiatives aimed at growing the firm’s footprint within electricity and commodity trading sectors.

 
Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in proprietary trading, energy markets, or commodities.
• A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role or as CFO.
• Demonstrated success in financial structuring, business development, and commercial strategy execution.
• Extensive network of industry relationships and the ability to cultivate new client partnerships.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation capabilities.

 
 
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