Chief Financial Officer CFO

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CFO

• Candidate must be a CFO now, or acting as a CFO, and responsible for all financial and accounting activities including finance and accounting processes, policies,  financial controls, budgeting, strategic planning, interpreting financial reports, monitoring results, merger and acquisitions anaylsis and integration, information technology and special projects as required. Reporting directly to the CEO.
• The CFO will interact effectively with all parts of the company and be viewed as a trusted business advisor.
• Critical outcomes include supporting the Leadership Team with key financial information, operational analytics, and driving a culture of accountability in managing the business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for ongoing evaluation of short and long-term financial objectives.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of strategic planning and new programs/strategies
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Leadership Teams so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions
• Provide management, shareholders and the companies outside board of advisors, with advice on the financial implications of these activities
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance, and business opportunities.
• Lead and evaluate the accounting, finance and IT teams for continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of the company’s internal financial reporting package, cost accounting data, margin analysis and cash flow projections
• Be an advisor on all matters relating to capital purchases, risk management, real estate and facilities
• Member of the acquisition team and advises on all matters relating to acquisitions
• Direct matters of corporate governance, and tax compliance/reporting
• Ensure the Company’s financial results are presented in a timely and accurate manner, with proactive commentary included to support decision making.
• Develop tools and systems to measure important financial and operational information, and drive performance metrics against both the annual budget and Company’s long term strategy.
• Provide analytical insight into (a) key metrics and their impact to the business (b) results of ongoing operations (c) financial condition of the organization including cash flow analysis and forecasts and (d) forward looking marketplace trends.
• Providing strategic direction to the C-Suite and execution on global projects.
• Build new and unique financial models and improve existing analytical tools that ultimately consolidate up into our total Company P&L.
• Lead all finance functions, including treasury, tax, audit and information requirements for the Board
• Serve as a principal financial liaison to legal counsel to ensure all contracts and agreements are prepared in accordance with financial goals and standards.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial procedures, and coordinate annual financial audits and preparation of all tax returns and documentation.
• Safeguard the Company assets and oversee the financial systems and routines to strengthen the control environment.
• Hire, train and mentor a high performing team.
• Establish employee objectives and developmental goals, maintain priorities, and assign accountabilities, and manage the performance and salary review process for your team.
• The Chief Financial Officer is accountable for the administrative and financial operations of the company, including such areas as financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and cash management, internal controls, IT, contract administration and other activities for the company.
• This position requires strong interpersonal, relationship and influencing skills to complement an entrepreneurial, opportunity driven culture which enhances financial planning, analysis and controls.
• The CFO is given a large amount of autonomy to develop the financial policy and direction of the organization and to make policy related decisions, and will provide leadership to both the finance of the organization and the entire company at all levels toward attainment of business objectives and must have excellent overall communication skills.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Management team that operates within the overall objectives and budgets of the Company
• Provide accurate appraisal, interpretation and analysis of financial results, while providing an accurate explanation and justification of budgets, forecasts and long-range plans.
• Manage the finance organization and the controls of the company to ensure the custody, maintenance and safeguarding of the company assets.
• Assure adequate liquidity for continued operations and planned acquisitions.
• Assure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory, tax jurisdiction or lender requirements.
• Direct the production of understandable and actionable financial management information to support decision processes and continuous improvement.
• Use timely financial reporting and financial management information to explain results, forecasts and plans to stakeholders, including shareholders, manager, other employees, and lenders,
• Direct continuing reviews of the company accounting practices to ensure their correctness, appropriateness and conformance to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and tax laws, while assuring coordination and responsiveness to financial audits.
• Provide expert financial input on a variety of subjects and to a wide variety of disciplines to assist in the general business planning and execution of business activities of the Company, serving as a trusted, valued and available business partner to other leaders so as to be consulted while plans are under consideration.
• Set overall guidelines and review for balance sheet elements so as to manage financial investment and risk,
• Highlight opportunities for cost/financial improvements and effectively provide both advocacy and progress tracking toward successful resolution,

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and serve well at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong problem solving, creative skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

Education and Experience:
Preferred

• MBA, CPA or other financial designation
• Experience successfully managing and developing the full potential of employees and teams
• Leading/facilitating strategic planning, budgeting and review processes
• Strong financial and technical acumen to advise long-term growth strategy.
• Comfort level and ability to adapt to a quickly changing business, by assessing the market and creating sustainable infrastructure to drive double digit growth for the organization
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Processes
• Managerial experience in the manufacturing sector is likely the best fit but other industries will be considered.
• Must be an outstanding leader with a track record of building and growing a company to the next level. 
• Evaluate revenue ehancements, as well as cost containment. 
• The candidate must have 10 + years of finance and accounting with experience in a BIG 4 public accounting firm (or major regional firm) + being the senior finance executive in a corporate manufacturing environment in a $400 + M company (standalone) and/ or division of a larger manufacturing organization.
• The candidate must be able to roll up their sleeves and look at details as well as see and grasp the big picture, have out the box thinking and vision.
• Experience with consumer goods and inventory management, as well as selling to the global retail markets.
• Partner with senior management in  Production, Logistics/ Distribution, Sales, and Marketing within the organization; assist both internal and external auditors.
• Candidate must be able to report and provide advice on all financial results to Senior Management and Board, and external audience – investors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.