Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for day-to-day financial stewardship and a key member of the executive team charged with refining and executing our strategic growth plans.
Position Basics
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $140,000 to $180,000 per year depending on experience
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support revenue growth through new product development cost modeling and strategic acquisitions.
- Sponsor business systems re-platforming and modernization (ecommerce and ERP), ensuring scope, budget, timeline and accountability.
- Manage banking, treasury, payment approvals, and loan covenant compliance and reporting.
- Lead monthly and year-end close in compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare and present a monthly financial package to the CEO including monthly budget to actual results with explanations of drivers behind significant variances.
- Lead, coach and develop a finance team comprised of an Accounting Manager and two Accounting Specialists (Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable)
- Ensure federal and state income tax and state sales and use tax compliance.
- Manage inventory costing process including development of annual standard costs, overhead rates and cycle counting process.
- Maintain strong internal controls over cost accounting process to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
- Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Coordinate year-end audits and ensure timely completion.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Standard costing proficiency within a manufacturing operation.
- Successful M&A experience. Experience evaluating strategic acquisitions, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, integration planning and assessment of strategic fit.
- Proven experience leading business systems modernization as a sponsor or senior finance leader, with a strong understanding of how financial and operational processes translate into system design. Knowledge of Shopify, Oracle and/or Microsoft BC is a plus.
- Proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem solving and follow through.
- Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- Strong background in financial planning and analysis, accounting operations and internal controls.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field required; equivalent hands-on experience will be given strong consideration.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant finance or accounting leadership experience required.
Who We Are
Established in 1896 and based in Syracuse, New York, Gaylord Archival is trusted by museums, cultural institutions and collectors worldwide to protect and display irreplaceable artifacts. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented professionals by fostering a flexible, collaborative workplace where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their skills and ideas. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, health and safety, and a healthy work-life balance as we work together to achieve our goals.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- 401(k) savings plan (includes Roth option) and participation in corporate retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs with additional wellness benefits offered
- Generous paid time off
How To Apply
For consideration, please fill out this application and submit along with a resume and cover letter to HR@gaylord.com.
As an equal opportunity employer, Gaylord Archival considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
