Chief Financial Officer

Title:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reports to:

CEOJob Type +

Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt, 32 hours per week, Hybrid, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pmBicycle Transit Systems aims to change the world, community by community, by developing the bike share systems that are getting more people on bikes. Our team develops and delivers the bikes, stations, and software that power bike share systems across the US. Our products are designed to be engaging, intuitive, sustainable, and robust for people who want to go places by bike, whether they are riding for fun, exercise, or transportation.

We also build our products to last, based on the goal that bike share, biking, and sustainable transportation become established features of the communities where we work. We are looking for passionate Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for stewarding the companys financial health, managing enterprise risk, and enabling long-term, sustainable growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working in close partnership with the President, the CFO plays a central role in shaping strategy, informing decision-making, and supporting the companys expansion through disciplined financial leadership.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on financial leader with experience in organizations that deploy, operate, or sell manufactured products within a services-oriented or asset-based business model, and who is energized by working in a mission-driven organization that values shared prosperity and impact beyond profit.

Strategic & Executive Leadership:

Partner with the CEO, President, and executive team to advance company strategy, growth initiatives, and long-range planning.

Serve as a trusted advisor, providing clear financial insights, scenario modeling, and data-driven recommendations to guide business decisions.

Translate strategic goals into actionable financial plans, forecasts, and performance metrics.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Business Development Support:

Lead company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Develop and maintain multi-year financial models that support growth, capital planning, and operational decision-making.

Partner closely with the Business Development team to:

Build financial forecasts and pricing models for new markets, contracts, and partnerships

Support proposal and RFP responses, including financial assumptions, risk analysis, and return modeling

Evaluate deal economics, contract structures, and long-term financial sustainability

Provide post-award financial oversight to ensure proposals translate into successful, profitable execution.

Operational & Departmental Oversight:

Oversee accounting and finance functions, including A/P, A/R, consolidation, FP&A, financial reporting, treasury, and merchant banking transaction systems.

Directly supervise the Controller and ensure strong internal controls and scalable financial processes.

Oversee external partners across legal, tax, audit, and insurance.

Manage Treasury operations including bank relationships, line of credit and capital financing needs to ensure ongoing cashflow to support the  collaboration with the Director of People & Culture, oversee employee benefit plan renewals.

Review and negotiate contracts (leases, vehicle and equipment financing, vendor agreements, and municipal or public-sector contracts), serving as liaison to external counsel.

Implement and continuously improve financial best practices to support a growing organization.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management:

Oversee the preparation and issuance of accurate, timely financial statements and forecasts.

Review and approve all externally reported financial information.

Report financial performance and outlook to the CEO, President, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.

Ensure financial reporting supports both operational management and strategic decision-making.

Risk Management & Compliance:

Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial, operational, and contractual risks.

Monitor all open legal matters and ensure appropriate…