Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking the leadership of an experienced Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to manage financial transactions, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and risk mitigation, corporate governance, external reporting and internal management reporting.

This position will report directly to the President & CEO.

FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION

FTG is an aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier to customers around the globe. FTG has two operating units:

FTG Circuits is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards. Our customers are leaders in the aviation, defense, and high technology industries. FTG Circuits has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Chatsworth, California, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Haverhill, Massachusetts and a joint venture in Tianjin, China.

FTG Aerospace designs, certifies, manufactures, and provides in-service support for illuminated cockpit products and electronic assemblies for original equipment manufacturers and operators of aerospace and defense equipment. FTG Aerospace has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta, Chatsworth, California and Tianjin, China.

Circuits and FTG Aerospace.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Capital:

o Arrange for equity and debt financing in support of our corporate development strategy.

o Maintain current banking relationships on satisfactory terms to the company.

o Ensure adequate cash flow through operations to meet the Company’s needs and fund growth.

o Actively participate in corporate development through acquisition due diligence, modeling, valuations and negotiations.

o Manage the capital requests and planning and forecasting processes.

o Work with the President/CEO to reinforce the strategic vision and operational excellence strategy.

o Counsel the President/CEO and divisional General Managers to coordinate and prioritize planning initiatives and promote cross functional cooperation.

Management of Financial & Strategic Business Risks:

o Understand and mitigate key elements of the Company’s risk profile.

o Develop financial and tax strategies for the Company and its subsidiaries.

o Manage the treasury, accounting, investor relations, legal, tax and human resource functions (internal & external).

o Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

o Review contracts, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements and other legal documents to understand and mitigate unfavorable terms and conditions.

Management of Corporate Systems:

o Develop performance measures that support the Company’s strategic direction and Operational Excellence strategy.

o Implement operational best practices, cost controls to ensure profitability and pin point areas of improvement.

o As IT Executive, manages the global aspects of technology, policies and methods, training and consultation, recommending and implementing plan of technology resources and services.

Management of Internal & External Reporting:

o Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems and safeguards to meet independent auditing standards.

o Monitor and supervise the preparation, standards of internal, external financial statements and financial reports of the Company and its subsidiaries.

o Oversee the issuance and public filings of financial information.

o Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit Committee. 

o Ensure the Board is up to date and well briefed on all financial matters and internal, external developments of the Company.

Qualifications:

o CPA designation

o Proven experience in all aspects of financial transactions and management

o Ten years of operational and corporate experience with a major public company

o Proven track record of delivering results 

o Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

o Team building, staff management and professional development skills

Other Requirements:

o CGP Eligibility

o Regular multi-national travel