BettingJobs are partnering with a fast-growing brand that has entered the US Sweepstakes market and is now expanding operations by establishing a dedicated finance team in Miami. The company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead this next phase of growth.
As the only C-Level team member located in the United States the successful candidate will Lead the establishment of the company’s physical presence in the United States and act as the primary executive responsible for overseeing all non-financial compliance functions — including corporate governance, licensing, operational setup, and regulatory adherence required to operate successfully within the U.S. market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and execute the company’s strategic growth plan.
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning to support business goals.
- Provide financial insights and modeling to inform pricing, promotions, and user acquisition strategies.
- Evaluate potential partnerships, M&A opportunities, and capital investments.
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, treasury, and tax.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation to support rapid growth.
- Develop financial systems and processes that scale with the company’s growth trajectory.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and board reporting packages.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state sweepstakes, gaming, AML, and data privacy regulations.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams to maintain robust internal controls.
- Oversee payment processing, chargeback management, and fraud prevention programs.
- Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and innovation.
- Mentor and develop finance professionals to support company scaling and cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and external stakeholders.
- Lead fundraising efforts (debt and equity) as needed to fuel expansion.
- Communicate the company’s financial performance and vision to the Board of Directors and investors.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a C-level or VP Finance role.
- Has experience in working across multi-territory corporate structures with holding companies located in EU/UK Jurisdictions.
- Demonstrates expertise in structuring and implementing efficient cross-border fund-flow strategies, including transfer pricing, intercompany revenue-share frameworks, and dividend distribution models to support the company’s international operations.
- Strong background in digital gaming, fintech, entertainment, or other regulated industries.
- Deep understanding of U.S. sweepstakes and promotional gaming compliance frameworks.
- Experience with SaaS or platform-based business models and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with investor fundraising and managing relationships with private equity or venture capital firms.
- Knowledge of online payments, fraud prevention, and customer lifetime value modeling.