Chief Financial Officer

The CFO is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability. The CFO collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Management: Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy of the company. This includes long-term financial planning, annual budgets and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies. Identifies potential acquisition targets and evaluates their financial viability. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders. Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. Leadership: Direct the Finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team. Also develops and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong financial management, project coordination, cross team communication and workflows. Ensures cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day to day accounting, recording, reporting and internal controls activities. This includes managing accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely collections and payments QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years CFO experience in a manufacturing environment Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data Proven experience in cost management and process improvement Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control Prior people management experience with ability to create high performing teams Experience preparing companies to sell and preparing for acquisitions Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred). Professional accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA). #J-18808-Ljbffr