Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the job Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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U.S.based, leading and international Freight Forwarding & LogisticsService Provider, with Caribbean focus, (HQ in Miami) is seeking torecruit a Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will be responsible forproviding strategic, financial and operational leadership across theorganization that align with overall company policies, culture andvision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to position the organization at the forefront ofthe industry. Develop a strategic plan to advance the organization’smission and objectives to promote revenue, profitability and growth.
• Oversee the operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service and cost effective management of resources.
• Plan, develop, implement and direct the organization’s operational and fiscal function and performance.
• Act as a strategic partner by developing and implementing the company’s plans and programs.
• Analyze and make recommendation on the impact of long-range growthinitiatives, planning, and introduction of new strategies and regulatoryactions.
• Develop credibility and authority for the finance leadership teamby providing accurate analysis of budgets, reports and financial trendsand operational procedures in order to assist the senior executive team.
• Create, improve, implement and enforce policies and procedures ofthe organization that will improve operational and financialeffectiveness across the network of offices.
• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout theorganization, and with the senior executives, as an effective developerof solutions to business challenges.
• Provide financial guidance and advice to others within executive leadership.
• Improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis byeducating departments and key members of corporate leadership.
• Provide strategic input and leadership on decision-making issuesaffecting the organization; specifically relating to the evaluation ofpotential mergers, acquisitions or partnerships.
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and work closely with CFO to foster and grow strategic financial partnerships.
• Work with the finance team to develop a solid cash flow projectionand reporting mechanism, which includes setting a minimum cash thresholdto meet operating needs.
• Act as a strategic advisor and consultant offering advice oncontracts, negotiations or business deals that the corporation may enterinto.
• Evaluate company’s financial, operational, and sales and marketingstructures to plan for continual improvements and a continual increaseof operating efficiencies.
• Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels to fostergrowth and encourage development among senior executive team and allmembers of staff across the network.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Strategic mindset.
• Professional business acumen.
• Excellent ability to successfully lead and manage across a large network.
• Continually drive effective results.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or accounting. Professional designation a plus.
• 10-15 years of industry experience.
• Ability to train, develop and manage large executive teams in various countries
• Executive presence and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress environments
• Medical Insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Employer match
• Benefit time off and paid federal holidays
• Supplementary insurances: pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, and more.

Position is based in Miami, Florida. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and related experience.