Chief Financial Officer, Crafty

• If you take pride in precision, clear thinking, and accountability, this role may be a strong fit for you
• Operational Rigor: Known for precision, follow-through, and disciplined thinking
• Ownership Mentality: Takes responsibility for outcomes across the entire business
• Low-Ego: Comfortable challenging and being challenged in pursuit of better decisions
• Growth Strategist: Designs and refines incentive structures, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives that ultimately drive revenue and profitability
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Builds strong relationships with leaders across the company, gaining buy-in for financial initiatives and supporting departments with annual planning and budgeting within their orgs
• Data Driven: Ability to partner closely with our Data Team, who report to our CTO, to translate complex financial information into simple insights that drive business outcomes and team alignment
• Change Advocate: Ability to influence the Executive Team and Board of Directors on key strategic and operational decisions, keeping stakeholders and team members updated
• Sound Judgment: Maintains a positive and resilient demeanor in high-pressure environments characterized by rapid change and competing priorities. Demonstrates exceptional ability to make timely, well-informed decisions, sometimes with limited data. Actively seeks diverse perspectives and is open to candid feedback in order to analyze complex situations, identify potential risks, and develop effective solutions
• Effective Communicator: Supports investor relations, including crafting communications, providing timely reports and interacting individually with investors. Executive presence in addition to strong communication and presentation skills (to the board, at All Hands). Clear, Direct, structured, and thoughtful; avoids ambiguity and unnecessary noise
• Collaboration + Feedback: Excels in driving business outcomes through collaboration. Embraces a commitment to giving and receiving feedback, leveraging it to drive improvements within team performance and cross-functional collaboration. Provides feedback to the founders as needed, and leads critical conversations at all levels, holding regular check-ins to assess progress, discuss challenges, and provide support
• People Leader: A highly respected team builder and leader who earns loyalty, trust and a followership. Inspires and motivates team members to exceed expectations, setting a clear roadmap and effectively communicating the "why" behind initiatives. Leads VPs, Directors and Managers of managers by delegating tasks and responsibilities to drive performance and achieve strategic goals within the Finance team
• Don’t meet all of the qualifications? We want you to consider all of your skills and experiences - both professional and personal - that would make you successful in this role
• Although some qualifications are essential, others can be attained with time
• We believe diverse perspectives, upbringings, and knowledge contribute to our strong company culture and we encourage you to apply

Desirable

• This is a hybrid role (three days per week at our HQ in Chicago, IL) and will report directly to the CEO
• Crafty is on a high-growth trajectory to craft better workplaces, and we’re seeking a seasoned financial leader to elevate us to the next level
• Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be instrumental in defining our financial strategy
• We’re looking for a dynamic individual to oversee all financial functions and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive growth and optimize financial performance on our pathway to profitability
• Crafty operates in an execution-heavy business
• Our business sits at the intersection of technology, supply chain operations, and hospitality
• Success requires tight execution, commercial judgment, and a relentless focus on unit economics
• This role is about discipline, accuracy, judgment, and building a finance function that unlocks value across the entire business
• You will oversee all Finance functions (Accounting, AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Contracts) and lead a team of ~9, while embedding financial discipline across the organization
• The ideal candidate will execute a unifying financial strategy across various disciplines:
• Strategic Finance: Partner with leadership to shape the company's strategy and drive key decisions through a strong understanding of financial metrics and economic factors
• Annual Planning: Working with the CEO to set company goals that align with our business strategy and supporting the ongoing operations of our annual operating rhythms (e.g., MBRs, QBRs, All Hands)
• M&A: Evaluate potential M&A and divestitures from a financial perspective
• Capital Allocation: Determine the optimal allocation of resources across the org
• Investor Relations: Communicate the company's financial performance and strategy to investors, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
• Commercial Finance: Optimize financial performance by driving revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow optimization
• Pricing & Margin Strategy: Develop pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
• Contract Negotiation: Support contract negotiations from a financial perspective
• Procurement: Maintain and improve procurement process, negotiating with vendors to improve terms and complete RFPs
• Accounting: Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, implementing robust internal controls and risk mitigation strategies to protect the company
• FP&A: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and goal setting
• Cash, Capital & Risk Management: Oversee cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
• Manage debt, covenants, and banking relationships with precision
• Evaluate capital allocation decisions with discipline and clear ROI logic
• Ensure tax compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence