Summary: The CFO is a leadership position within a small, well-established, innovative clay products manufacturer. The role will require hands-on leadership of all company financial activities. This position will work as a business partner with the CEO and other company leadership to drive business decisions including possible merger and acquisition deals as well as CapEx projects. Equity incentives anticipated as owner is nearing retirement.
Responsibilities:
· Management of a small staff
· Responsible for all accounting functions including A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, personnel & costing
· Implementation and maintenance of accounting software
· Leadership of all financial and sales reporting including recurring and ad hoc management reports
· Delivery of financial presentations for potential lenders and/or investors
· Development of financial models and scenario analyses for merger and acquisition deals and CapEx projects
· Work with CEO/leadership team to drive negotiations for business development deals
Requirements:
· 4 year college degree (prefer engineering or business degree)
· MBA preferred
· 10+ years experience with a manufacturing company at Senior Management level (CFO or VP-Finance)
· Experience with business development (merger/acquisition) deals
· Extensive costing experience in a manufacturing environment
· Experience with buying, selling and using Intellectual Property preferred
· Must relocate as necessary to reside near Florence, SC
About Marion Ceramics:
Clean friendly environment working with management team committed to success through honest, ethical business practices. Established in 1885, this South Carolina manufacturer has evolved into niche markets making clay products including thin brick pavers, pool coping and thin veneer brick. The company owns and develops unique Intellectual Property associated with the production of thin brick and expects significant opportunities for growth to emerge in the near future. Equity incentives to be negotiated.