Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will partner with the leadership team to develop and execute its strategic growth plan. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and tax, as well as reporting. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for budgeting and forecasting, financial planning and analysis, reporting of financial and operating results, financial modeling and analysis for contract, banking/treasury and tax, merger & acquisitions analysis, and deal economic evaluation. This role will also be responsible for assisting HR with payroll, as well as billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger postings.

• Client Oriented – Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs.
• Open – Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions.
• Nimble – Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations.
• Necessary – Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes.
• Engineering Mindset – Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development.
• Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.

• Ensuring that transactions are recorded timely and accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintaining a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls over accounting transactions and systems in accordance with company policies. Oversee and support all external and internal audits to include prompt closure of any adjustments or findings.
• Issuing timely, complete, and accurate periodic financial information and providing for a system of management cost reports
• Overseeing and owning key finance and business systems and processes, including the ERP system, implementing, and driving improvement in these systems and processes, and leading projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructure and performance.
• Leading, in close collaboration with other departments, corporate teams and management, the preparation of annual, interim, and long-range financial budgets and forecasts of income, balance sheets, cash flow, and capital expenditures including a reporting package, applicable return on investment, analysis of key business trends, and comprehensive explanation of variances. Such budgets, analyses and forecasts shall take into consideration key concepts, practices and procedures related to planning, maintenance, and operations.
• Understanding the details and key business drivers and how they impact budgets and forecasts, and ensuring that budgets are accurate, comprehensive, completed on time, and tied to detailed and discernable underlying assumptions.
• Preparing analysis, commentary, and presentation materials for ad-hoc, quarterly, and annual financial review meetings, including calculating and explaining variances to plans, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Delivering monthly internal reporting no more than 5 days after month-end and quarterly external reporting and provide meaningful analysis of operating results compared to plan, prior periods, and forecasts/outlooks
• Providing sophisticated financial models, financial analysis and valuation support for long-term contracts, acquisitions, dispositions, ad-hoc projects, and other investment decisions.
• Devising, communicating, and explaining strategies to better manage working capital, cash flow, and available funds for investment or distribution, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements. Advise management on the liquidity aspects of short and long- range budgets and forecasts
• Ensuring compliance with all business aspects of vendor supply agreements and vendor service agreements as well as develop strategies to reduce material costs, minimize financial exposure and risk.
• Develop and advise CEO & Board of Directors on M&A analysis for growth, synergies, financing impact and overall financial recommendation. Actively participate in due diligence and raise concerns when needed. Drive integration process to ensure timely completion of deliverables and seamless consolidated reporting.

• The highest personal and professional ethics; must possess outstanding integrity; be a thought leader and possess an executive and communication style that will garner immediate credibility and consensus
• Possess a background in accounting, finance, and planning/ analysis, including a working knowledge of tax considerations. General knowledge of economics, corporate tax, financial and cost analysis
• Manager presence and style that conveys credibility and knowledge of technical subject matters and overall understanding of company’s business, with ability to think on his/her feet
• Above average business judgment and common sense. Possess the capacity to “see the big picture” and offer creative strategies and develop sound business plans and budgets
• The ability to discuss a broad range of corporate finance and accounting topics in plain language with senior management
• Superior financial modeling competencies for customer billing and deal economics, developing and presenting financial and operating results to forecasts, using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to comprehend and explain financial concepts and information clearly and succinctly, adapting such discussions to the intended audience
• Demonstrated leadership; an appropriately assertive, action-oriented change agent with a positive work style that develops rapport, listens, and builds constructive and effective relationships with all levels of the organization; uses diplomacy, collaboration, and a team-oriented mind-set to build consensus and gain the trust of others and support for recommendations
• Excellent project management and disciplined problem-solving skills to drive performance from all areas of the company. Exhibits flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad-hoc projects.
• Ability to supervise accounting and planning/analysis staff as well as recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff.
• Bring a strong work ethic; possess a disciplined problem-solving style committed to achieving quality results through attention to detail, and “hands on” approach to work, providing an effective review of staff work product to ensure accuracy, understanding and timeliness
• Ability to multi-task effectively without missing key deliverables

• Customer/Client Focus
• Accountability and Ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Integrity and Transparency
• Solution-Oriented Thinking

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized four-year university or college, preferably a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• An MBA from a recognized university or other evidence of substantial business knowledge and/or CPA status (or equivalent experience) is helpful
• Experience supporting and consolidating multiple P&L’s and Balance Sheets
• Experience leading financial and accounting aspects within a manufacturing organization
• 10 years of progressive accounting and planning /analysis experience or other roles with exposure to the key elements and requirements of this role at similarly sized companies
• Prior experience working in a highly leveraged environment (or PE-backed) and understands the reporting requirements and expectations of lenders
• Demonstrated expertise and significant experience in leading accounting teams, the annual planning function, economic evaluation, and analysis of deals, and presenting in formal boardroom-type settings
• Ability to combine analytical competencies, financial modeling experience, and strong critical thinking skills to get into the details and create spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.