Group Chief Financial Officer

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President of Technology at Coda Octopus Products, Inc

Coda Octopus Group, Inc (“CODA”) is a NASDAQ Listed Company. The Group is made up of three discrete business operations, the Marine Technology Business (UK, US & Denmark based); the Defense Engineering Business (UK & US based) and Acoustics Sensors and Materials Business (UK based).

The CFO role is a significant role for our business and due to our size, would suit a candidate who also wants to take on operational responsibilities alongside the overall financial responsibility which is attached to the CFO Role.

Based in either Orlando, USA or Edinburgh, UK :

• The CFO takes an active role in the management of the Group alongside the Group CEO and is a key leader in the business.
• The CFO has overall responsibility for the management of the small global Finance Team and is responsible for the supervision of the Financial Team of Coda Octopus Group, operating across the various companies in the Group.
• The CFO has overall responsibility for the preparation of the Company’s Financial Statements including its quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Reporting.
• The CFO performs as the key functional interface to the Groups auditors and the various auditors of the Group companies and takes responsibility for the good standing of the Group in these audits.
• The CFO ensures accurate accounting practice across the Group.
• The CFO prepares reliable current monthly and periodic forecasting reports. The Group requires a consolidated forecast at the half year and for year end.
• The CFO has responsibility for all tax matters across group and specifically detailed involvement in US tax affairs, working with external tax consultants and ensuring timely return of all state / federal / property returns.
• The CFO is a key part of the Groups business planning process taking charge of the preparation of the Group budget.
• The CFO is responsible for US payroll processing, management of benefits / 401K programs and general HR for US employees.
• The CFO is responsible for the oversight of controls and controls processes of the Group.
• The CFO drives the Company’s Financial Planning and Management.
• The CFO performs risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments and proposing solutions where appropriate.
• The CFO controls and evaluates the Groups fundraising plans and capital structure.
• The CFO ensures the Group cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations.
• CFO will take responsibility, in conjunction with the CEO, for the Company’s M&A Strategy.
• The CFO participates with the CEO in meetings with, and outreach to, shareholders and potential investors. CFO will ultimately become the key interface with investors and is responsible for Quarterly and Annual Earnings Calls with Shareholders.
• The Group Finance team is lean and therefore the CFO will need to cover all areas of the Finance requirements.
• The CFO works alongside the CEO to address any major unforeseen events or issues that may the Group Operations may encounter from time to time.

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