Acre

Acre has been retained by SCS Global Services - a registered Benefit Corporation - to appoint a Chief Financial Officer. SCS is a long-established, privately held sustainability certification and standards body, operating across more than 40 programme areas globally with a client base built over four decades. The organisation is looking for a financially rigorous CFO with the strategic acumen and personal qualities to partner with a growing Executive Leadership Team and contribute to the next chapter of the business.

About SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a California-registered Benefit Corporation, SCS supports positive social and environmental change through the application of science and a belief in the power of continuous improvement.

The SCS family of entities includes the parent organisation, two domestic subsidiaries, and six international offices across Mexico, Indonesia, Argentina, Ivory Coast, the Netherlands, and Brazil. SCS is a fast-paced, growing organisation striving to be the global leader in sustainability certification and related services.

The Role

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO. This role is best suited for a CFO experienced in professional services or assurance-based business models, comfortable operating at the intersection of mission, margin, and regulation - bringing financial discipline to complex service delivery while honouring purpose-driven outcomes.

ResponsibilitiesStrategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategy balancing commercial performance, profitability, and growth with mission alignment.
• Provide clear, balanced financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, ESOP consultants, and other financial partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, and payroll teams.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, payroll, and treasury.
• Own enterprise-level FP&A, forecasting accuracy, and scenario modelling.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP and applicable international standards.
• Oversee internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organisational assets.

Compliance, Risk and Governance

• Assess and manage financial risk with particular attention to assurance, accreditation, and regulatory considerations.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and reporting requirements across all operating geographies.

Capital Allocation and Growth

• Define and maintain optimal capital structure and liquidity strategy across multi-currency operations.

Establish ROI frameworks for evaluating investments in new geographies, service lines, and technology platforms.

• Lead financial diligence, valuation, and deal structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Advise on international subsidiary setup, global tax, foreign exchange, and cash repatriation.

QualificationsMinimum

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Extensive progressive financial leadership experience including senior or executive roles.
• Track record leading finance organisations through growth, geographic expansion, or business model evolution.
• Comfort balancing accreditation independence with commercial growth and operating discipline.

Preferred

Experience within third-party certification, assurance, or professional services environments.

• Demonstrated leadership of multi-currency consolidations, transfer pricing, and international tax planning.
• Hands-on M&A experience including diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration.
• ERP and FP&A platform implementation experience (Sage Intacct, Planful, or comparable).
• Working knowledge of IFRS alongside US GAAP.