Richard Merrill Kahn
Key CFO Skill Sets

KEY SKILL SETS OF OUR PRINCIPAL, RICHARD KAHN (Detail)

Financial Planning and Management:

Budgeting and forecasting: Developing and managing financial budgets and forecasting future financial performance.
Cash flow management: Ensuring the company has adequate cash on hand to meet its obligations.
Financial modeling: Using financial models to analyze different scenarios and make informed decisions.
Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential financial risks.
Capital budgeting: Evaluating and approving capital expenditures.
Tax planning: Minimizing the company's tax liability.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

Financial statement preparation:
Preparing accurate and reliable financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
Compliance with regulations:
Ensuring the company complies with all relevant financial regulations, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Disclosure).
Auditing:
Overseeing the company's audit process.
Reporting to stakeholders:
Communicating the company's financial performance to investors, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Strategic Financial Management:

Strategic planning: Collaborating with other executives to develop and implement financial strategies.
Mergers and acquisitions: Providing financial advice and support during mergers and acquisitions.
Investor relations: Building and maintaining relationships with investors.
Data analysis: Analyzing financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
Technology implementation: Adopting new technologies to improve financial processes.

Leadership and Communication:

Leading the finance team: Providing leadership and guidance to the finance department.
Communicating with stakeholders: Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
Negotiating with vendors: Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers and other vendors.
Promoting the company's values: Helping to ensure the company's financial actions are aligned with its overall mission and values.