Chief Financial Officer

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health.  We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients.  Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible.  That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists. 

Currently, we are looking to add aChief Financial Officer to our team:

Summary

The Chief Financial Officer is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, in alignment with the stated vision of the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

 Responsibilities and Duties:

Planning

1. Develop financial and tax strategies
2. Manage capital spending requests and oversee the budgeting processes
3. Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction

Operations

1. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
2. Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
3. Manage the finance, accounting and IT departments
4. Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations
5. Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced
6. Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
7. Implement operational best practices
8. Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
9. Ensure that IT software solutions are optimal for Cayman’s financial obligations and operations

Financial Information

1. Oversee the issuance of financial information
2. Report financial results to the board of directors

Risk Management

1. Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
2. Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
3. Construct and monitor reliable control systems
4. Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
5. Ensure that the company complies with federal and local tax laws and requirements
6. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
7. Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors
8. Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
9. Manage negotiations and contract documents

Funding

1. Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
2. Arrange for debt financing and equity financing
3. Manage liquidity and ensure highest returns on cash surpluses

Third Parties

1. Maintain banking relationships
2. Represent the company with investment bankers and investors
3. Act as a fiduciary to ensure the yield, security and best management of employee retirement plans and accounts

Requirements:

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a corporation.  Experience in partnering with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.

Expected Hours of Work:

This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work.

Travel:

This position requires some out of town and overnight travel.

Direct Reports:

This position has 3 direct reports.

What we Provide: 

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Casual dress
• Onsite Gym Facility

Cayman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. Cayman does not discriminate with regards to employment decisions based on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, disciplining, promoting, transferring, or terminating employees.