SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong foundation in leadership, financial & accounting reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning to successfully lead the company’s financial operations. The role requires a seasoned financial leader with proven expertise in overseeing financial reporting processes and a strong background in implementing and optimizing financial systems. The CFO will act as a key strategic partner to the President and senior leadership team, ensuring fiscal health, financial reporting compliance, and driving financial performance through robust reporting, forecasting, and system improvements.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial reporting & compliance:

Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timely communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all financial reports are complete, reliable, and compliant with internal controls and external regulations.
- Make WIP entries, calculate I/C compensation for sales team, book monthly unabsorbed manufacturing cost entries
Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders regarding financial disclosures.
- Submit weekly cash forecasting.
- Process annual audit requests from Deloitte.
- Coordinate annual corporate insurance renewals.
- Maintain SAM registration & prepare Census Bureau reports.
- Provide periodic information requests for tax return preparation & provisions.
- Coordinate internal audits for both companies & ensure all open findings are closed out in a timely manner.
Manage budget & forecast for both companies
- Approve & input forecast data in Daicel’s DIVA system.
- Challenge inventory levels as necessary.

Financial systems implementation & oversight:

Monitor and improve existing financial systems to ensure streamlined processes and integration across accounting, cash flow, operations, and revenue management functions.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms to enhance reporting capabilities, data accuracy, and operational efficiency across departments and the organization.

Strategic financial leadership:

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
Provide forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to guide decision-making and support growth initiatives.
Analyze financial trends and recommend corrective actions to maximize ROI and liquidity.
Implement reporting and analysis to enable data driven decision making for product management, marketing and sales activities.

Team leadership & development:

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, and customer care teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ensure alignment of team goals with organizational objectives and maintain high standards of financial integrity and accountability.
Develop a system of skill redundancy within team to ensure there’s always a back-up.

Cross-functional collaboration:

Work closely with other department leaders to ensure transparency and efficiency in financial operations.
Collaborate on risk management, capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, department budgets, and other strategic projects.
Co-administrate 401k plan funding and participate in committee meetings.

Additional duties:

Process & set up new states for remote employees including filing for tax withholding, sales tax & unemployment
Negotiate, administer, and manage corporate discount rate accounts (rental cars, hotels, etc), IT equipment, Amazon, Staples, IBX, Paycor, AMEX credit card program.
Manage leases for both Ann Arbor location & West Chester location. Serve as the primary contact for the landlord of the West Chester office.
Manage multiple company bank accounts.
Review payroll & maintain unemployment files.
Manage & upload invoices for specialized sales such as US Army & Singaporean government transactions.
Coordinate annual corporate insurance renewals.
Monitor accounts receivable aging to ensure timely follow-up on aged accounts.
Strategic & administrative West Chester, PA site lead.

QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred).
10+ years of senior financial management experience, including significant exposure to financial reporting and systems implementation.
Strong knowledge of GAPP, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
Proven experience with ERP and financial reporting software (i.e. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage).
Demonstrated ability to lead complex financial system implementations or upgrades.
Demonstrated strong resilience, adaptability, and flexibility working across cultures & teams.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Strategic thinker with high ethical standards & integrity.

Preferred:

Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
Experience managing relationships with auditors, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
Ability to drive process improvements and system integrations that enhance financial reporting accuracy & efficiency.
Strong project management skills related to technology and system rollouts.
Experience working with Japanese company or global organization

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