CFO (Stamford)

Overview Our client is a dynamic, well-capitalized lending institution with a proven track record in delivering innovative credit solutions. They are poised for significant growth and seek a strategic financial leader who can strengthen their capital markets positioning, drive operational excellence, and deliver world-class financial oversight. Position Overview The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight for all financial operations. This role demands deep expertise in securitization, true lending practices, capital markets, and regulatory financial reporting. The CFO will play a pivotal role in optimizing the company\'s funding structures, managing investor relations, and ensuring the highest standards of financial governance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO, President and executive team to set the company\'s strategic direction, growth targets, and capital structure strategies. Securitization & Funding: Lead the design, execution, and management of securitization transactions, warehouse lines, and other structured finance facilities. Capital Markets: Oversee capital raising efforts, manage banking and investor relationships, and optimize funding strategies to ensure cost-effective liquidity. Financial Reporting & Governance: Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements; oversee audit and tax processes. Risk Management: Develop and maintain rigorous risk assessment and mitigation frameworks related to lending, funding, and capital markets activities. Operational Excellence: Lead and mentor the finance, accounting, and treasury teams; implement scalable systems, processes, and controls to support growth. Executive Presence: Represent the company with investors, rating agencies, regulators, and key strategic partners with credibility and confidence. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA, CPA strongly preferred. 15+ years of progressive leadership in finance within the lending, structured finance, or capital markets sectors. Proven track record in securitization, true lending structures, and capital markets transactions. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, regulatory reporting, and compliance in financial services. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams. Executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know that workplace discrimination is illegal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (we, our, or Vaco by Highspring) respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr