Chief Financial Officer - U.S.

LLYC is a global Corporate Affairs and Marketing firm, which works as a partner to its clients in terms of creativity, influence and innovation, with the aim of growing and protecting the value of their businesses, turning every day into an opportunity to nurture their brands.

At LLYC we understand that great companies are built on talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. By joining our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse array of industries—mobility, automotive, education, healthcare, capital markets, and more. You'll bring your passion and creativity to help businesses thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is tasked with leading the financial strategy of the organization, overseeing all financial operations, managing associated risks, and safeguarding the organization’s financial health. This position will collaborate closely with the executive team to foster business growth and ensure sustainability.

Reporting to the Group Global CFO (based in Madrid) and serving the USA CEO, the key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a Business Partner to the USA CEO and, together with the Global CFO, participating in the design and development of initiatives that positively impact business management (pricing strategies, resource and project management, profitability, etc.).
• Assessing the financial key performance indicators (KPIs) of the region and recommending corrective measures as well as proactive strategies.
• Assessing and evaluating investment and acquisition opportunities in the region.
• Regularly reporting to the board of directors on the financial situation and forecasts.
• Interpreting, explaining, and managing margins along with other key business metrics and indicators.
• Conducting financial forecasting while ensuring the reliability of the region’s financial statements.
• Overseeing and reviewing the monthly financial reporting, ensuring compliance with General Accounting Principles (IFRS and local requirements) and internal control standards. Ensuring the reliability of the financial statements of each U.S. entity.
• Overseeing the regional budgeting process, monitoring variances, and implementing corrective measures to ensure the company achieves its budgetary goals.
• Responsibility for the monthly reporting to the USA CEO.
• Leading relationships with third parties: external auditors, banks, local authorities, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with the company's tax, labor, and corporate obligations in each operation.
• Direct involvement in the coordination of corporate projects involving the USA (SAP implementation, cash control, operating model, etc.).
• Designing incentive plans for the management layer.
• Managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team composed of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and distributed across various geographical locations.

Required Technical Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a comparable role is required. Experience within consulting firms will be highly valued.
• Experience in multinational companies with a presence in the USA.
• Strong organizational skills, proactivity, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience working closely with Executive Management.
• Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams within multicultural environments effectively.
• Leadership and a results-oriented mindset, with strong negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in: Economics, Business Administration or similar.
• Master's/Postgraduate in Financial Management.
• Native English and Spanish.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and tax regulations in the USA.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match potential and flex accounts
• Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer - It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.