Chief Operations Officer

Virginia Panel Corporation designs, manufactures and markets Interface Connector products for commercial, military, telecommunications, aerospace, medical, automotive, and consumer electronic applications. Virginia Panel Corporation is equipped with the latest technology for manufacturing interface systems. Successful affiliations with major government defense contractors attest to VPC’s ability to perform well under strictly regulated guidelines. Our personnel are highly trained and motivated with one goal in mind—to provide the customer with the most advanced, high quality connector interface available in the market. Job Description Reporting to the President and serving as an integral member of the Executive Council management team, the COO will provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. This is an outstanding opportunity for an executive with financial acumen and operations experience to use a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Strategic Vision Advise the President and other key members of executive management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters. Contribute to the development of VPC’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the management of the HR, IT and Finance teams. Oversee all operational and administrative functions at Virginia Panel Corporation. Key Responsibilities & Experience HR/Operations Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments. Provide analytical support to VPC’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities. Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development. Facilitate the continuous improvement in the effectiveness of VPC work teams. Monitor alignment of team resources to vital strategic goals. Evaluate team performance and individual team member performance tuning. Establish robust and value-centered corporate training and employee development. Finance Work directly with Controller, manage and oversee all financial and business planning activities. Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, payroll, accounts payable, and cost accounting. Prepare, lead, and support organizational budgeting process to meet financial and budget goals. Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors meetings. Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the President and executive management team. Oversee business policies, accounting practices, reporting, and monitoring of performance metrics. Information Technology Provide oversight to the Information Technology team. Establish organizational structures that prioritize projects and aligns resources. Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel. Demonstrate successful execution of business and IT strategies for company products and services. Qualifications Business or Accounting degree mandatory, a master’s in business administration is preferred. Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices; CPA preferred. The preferred candidate will have several years’ experience in an executive management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience. Excellent judgment and creative problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with executive management, VPC’s board of directors, and staff. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr