Head of Finance
The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the health, growth & financial performance of TalentoHC with a primary emphasis on strategic planning, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, legal, and procurement functions. This leader will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, building the financial and operational infrastructure required to scale the business toward a long-term vision of $1B+ in revenue by 2040.
The Head of Finance will be responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing corporate services for a high-growth organization, delivering world-class hiring experiences through highly engaged teams and scalable processes, systems, and programs. This role will play a pivotal role in architecting the company’s operating model, instilling financial discipline, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization.
As a leader, the Head of Finance will ensure business performance by developing market-leading operating and financial plans that establish a clear north star for each business unit. This leader will drive a culture of accountability through metrics, productivity, and operational rigor while enabling scalability through process, systems, and talent development. The Head of Finance will also lead the company’s multi-year capital strategy, ensuring sufficient liquidity and strategic access to capital to support both organic growth and M&A initiatives across global markets.
Our Vision & Mission – Talento&Co.
- Talento&Co. is an economic development engine combining 3 business segments in Human Capital, Management Consulting & Ventures to accelerate the economic growth of the Western Hemisphere from Greenland to Argentina.
Vision & Mission – TalentoHC
- Through Talento’s unique bundling of talent solutions, establish our best practice standards as the go to service model within the $500 billion staffing and recruiting industry.
- Transform hiring managers expectations of recruiting partners, one customer at a time.
- Earn the partnership of HR teams to seamlessly extend their capabilities through Talento’s customer experience model.
- Elevate the mindset of recruiting in an organization from transactional to strategic.
- Raise the caliber of human capital in the markets and communities we serve through the businesses and people we touch.
What guides us?
- Lead our customers and communities to create modern workplaces & cultures that harness the strength of diversity and talent
- Integrate talent & organizational solutions to reduce complexity and increase efficiency for our customers
- Discover the right human capital solutions that enhances the performance of our customers’ businesses
- Optimize the things our customers excel at as we obsess over how to continuously capitalize on the human side of business
Who is Talento?
Talento&Co.is a global human capital, management consulting & ventures firm with 250 associates in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Seattle, Medellin, Caracas, Newcastle – UK and Middlesborough – UK.
At TalentoHC, we are customer-obsessed advisors with trust-based customer relationships throughout high growth, middle market and enterprise companies. Our exceptional team of recruiting advisors coupled with valuable consulting resources enable us to respond swiftly. Layer-in our planning and business building capabilities tied to capital and financial resources. Supernova is the only speed. Whether a business is merging, growing, divesting or retooling their approach, a trusted advisor who can integrate free-of-charge consulting resources is what our customers have grown to rely on. This bundling of services separates us from the mass market with a unique competitive advantage and value-add. We are proud geeks for all things people!
What’s in it for you?
Do you have a strong desire to learn and grow, both financially and professionally? Are you a value-driven professional with an interest in joining an elite team that is redefining the recruitment experience through innovative processes and a refreshing approach? Do you enjoy working side by side with the most talented team in the industry? Do you see yourself advising leaders on a wide range of people topics? At Talento, our team embodies our values: advancement, dependability, responsibility, teamwork, and meritocracy. Our DNA is rooted in a culture that creates space for development, learning and growth while consistently exceeding customer experience standards. Become part of our team and reimagine your future as a pivotal resource to organizational success.
What makes Talento different in the recruiting solutions & human capital marketplace?
At Talento, you will have the opportunity to deliver a consultative hiring experience while learning and absorbing new business models, functions, industries and geographies. The quality of our proven methodology incorporates best practices and a high level of standards in research, outreach, screening, interview and calibration processes. In addition to strengthening your skillset, you will be exposed to leadership in some of the country’s most innovative companies. Business orientation separates Talento from the mass market. Whether partnering with a global Fortune 500 with 70k employees or a high growth e-commerce company with 200 employees, Talento tailors its solutions to fit. We strongly believe that customization is pivotal to customer success.
What you would be responsible for
Leadership
- Lead the health, growth & financial performance of the business through disciplined yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly planning, goal setting, and operating cadences
- Build and institutionalize a data-driven operating system, including KPIs, dashboards, and performance management routines that drive accountability and productivity across the organization
- Oversee the development and continuous evolution of the company’s financial and operational roadmap aligned to growth targets
- Develop financial business intelligence dashboards to provide real-time visibility into operational and financial performance
Strategic Planning
- Author and partner cross-functionally to deliver the company’s long-term strategic plan, aligned to scaling from $27M to $100M and beyond
- Lead development of the mid- and long-term financial model, including scenario planning, market expansion analysis, and investment prioritization
- Evaluate new business opportunities, service lines, and geographic expansion strategies through a financial and ROI-driven lens
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, guiding long-, mid-, and short-term decision-making to drive profitable growth and operating leverage
- Own the creation and management of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and performance targets aligned with strategic objectives
- Establish and lead financial reporting rhythms that provide actionable insights and support executive decision-making
- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, forecasts, income statements), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop robust financial models, including unit economics, productivity metrics, and scenario analyses to improve performance and scalability
- Provide recommendations to optimize cost structure, improve margins, and drive overall financial health
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Tax
- Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely general ledger management, financial reporting, and close processes (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Build and scale accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to support a multi-entity, high-growth organization
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports for leadership, ensuring integrity of financial data and reporting systems
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, proactively managing risk and advising leadership on required actions
- Oversee billing, collections, and working capital management, optimizing cash conversion cycles and improving liquidity
- Manage relationships with external partners (CPA firms, auditors) and oversee tax planning, filings, and compliance
- Support payroll processes, including variable compensation and incentive structures aligned to business performance
Treasury
- Develop and execute a long-term capital strategy to support scaling to $100M and the long-term $1B vision
- Actively manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships to ensure operational flexibility and financial stability
- Build and manage relationships with financial institutions, private equity, venture capital, and other capital partners
Legal, Insurance, Procurement, Administration
- Partner cross-functionally to evaluate financial impact of key business decisions and strategic initiatives
- Lead financial and operational infrastructure for expansion into new markets across the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia
- Oversee procurement and vendor management processes to ensure efficient and scalable cost management
- Drive implementation of secure, scalable systems and tools to support operational efficiency and growth
Corporate Development / Mergers & Acquisitions
- Serve as the financial lead for all M&A activity, including target evaluation, financial diligence, and deal structuring
- Act as the primary financial interface with ownership groups, investors, and acquisition targets
- Lead post-acquisition integration efforts, particularly across finance, systems, and back-office functions
Experience and knowledge requirements for the Head of Finance
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A, Controllership, strategic planning, and scaling high-growth businesses
- Proven experience partnering with executive leadership to drive business performance, growth, and operational efficiency
- Demonstrated success in building global financial infrastructure and processes in a scaling organization (preferably from $10M–$100M+). Global management experience key as with
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience in staffing, professional services, or people-based business models is strongly preferred
- Exposure to capital strategy, fundraising, banking relationships, and/or M&A activity is a plus
- High learning agility, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate as an embedded partner within the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics required; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with BI/visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
About Talento&Co.
Talento&Co.is a global human capital, management consulting & ventures firm with 250 associates in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Seattle, Medellin, Caracas, Newcastle – UK and Middlesborough – UK. Talento&Co. partners with governments, NGO’s, and public and private sector organizations to bring Capital and Talent together while building businesses to maximize economic impact. The Talento Ecosystem is the next generation of capability development and execution acceleration as the Americas repositions itself on the global stage.
About TalentoHC:
TalentoHC is a high growth talent & organizational solutions firm. Through Talento Recruiting, we are transforming the customer experience standards in the recruiting services arena. The company was founded in 2017 with the belief that human capital should be viewed as an asset on the balance sheet. Through its integrated human capital services, the Talento team has supported 65+ enterprise, middle market and startup/high growth organizations in 15 countries with recruiting, contingent workforce management, employer branding, strategy, transformation, organization design & implementation, career pathing, outplacement, employer branding and leadership development solutions. Some of the benefits of working for Talento HC are as follows:
- Culture focused on advancing your career while disrupting an industry and providing unrivaled service; Rapid advancement and promotion opportunities based on merit
- Health, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance; Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Hybrid work environment
Talento envisions a world where the recruiting industry service model evolves into human capital partnership that drives organizational performance. Through trust and value, you are positioned to offer talent & organizational solutions that separate you from the rest. With 1000+ searches in the last 36 months, Talento Recruiting has established a footprint that it is ready to scale to the next level.
Our organization continues to thrive through our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce from different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Talento Human Capital (HC) is an equal opportunity employer, people are at the center of what we do!
People + Passion + Perseverance = Progress
