Description
Position Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Controller is a member of the executive leadership team responsible for the strategic and operational direction of the company’s financial functions. The CFO will lead financial planning and analysis, accounting and tax, capital spending, and investor/lender relations, while supporting other financial operations across corporate facilities. This role requires a hands-on financial leader with experience in cost accounting, supply chain finance, and economic efficiency within a manufacturing and import setting.
Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and others to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans
- Provide financial insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and operational improvements
- Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and business performance analysis
- Serve as an advisor and make presentations to the Board of Directors
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and revenue recognition
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Maintain compliance with related regulatory requirements
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Drive product costing accuracy and standard cost management
- Monitor plant-level financial performance/KPIs, and margin improvement initiatives
- Partner with operations to improve efficiency, throughput, and working capital
- Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and capital expenditure tracking
- Support lean manufacturing, automation, and process improvement initiatives
- Manage cash flow, working capital, credit facilities, and banking relationships
- Assist executive leadership with capital allocation strategies aligned with company growth objectives
- Evaluate and structure debt/equity financing arrangements
- Oversee/assist with capital expenditure planning
- Perform ROI analysis for various initiatives and capital projects
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance
- Oversee insurance/benefit programs, tax planning, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and industry regulations as they relate to financial oversight
- Lead finance and accounting team members
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Responsibility To: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Administrative Support Staff as designated
Others as designated
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field
- In-depth knowledge of financial and accounting principles
- Minimum of 5-10 years as a financial officer/controller in manufacturing and distribution environments, or related field
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ERP software (preferable GSS software), Microsoft Office, and other related software
- Demonstrated knowledge in cost accounting and inventory management
- Proven team participation at various corporate levels
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years as a lead financial officer for a publicly traded corporation
- Certification as a CPA, ACCA, or CMA
- Advanced knowledge in multi-site operations
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing costing
Physical, Mental And Behavioral Competencies
- Professional executive level behavior and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Financial modeling
- Support and facilitate change management
- Ability to communicate/exchange information to individuals across the corporation
Work Conditions
- Full-time position in corporate headquarters
- Travel to other corporate locations and related meetings
- Limited exposure in a direct manufacturing environment
Compensation And Benefits
- Salary compensation based on experience
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life/ADD Insurance/Short-Long Term Disability
- 401k match
- Paid time off
