Summary
The EVP/Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Directs the comparison of sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
- Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
- Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
- Works with the President and other executives on strategy planning and execution.
- Manages Company risk including obtaining all insurance policies, setting hedge policies, and ensuring compliance.
- Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on long term financial plans.
- Identifies opportunities for system and process changes.
- Oversees long term financial plans and works with investment bankers to raise additional debt required for expansion.
- Leads M&A activity.
- Oversees the Accounting and FP&A departments, including budget preparation and audit functions.
- Oversees the IT department and guides the company’s long-term technology plans.
- Responsible for developing and managing team members while establishing key strategies with a 3-5 year outlook. Responsibilities include maximizing team talent, setting goals and performance standards, assessing performance, and sourcing and selecting a competent, diverse workforce while encouraging an inclusive work environment.
- Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
- Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
- Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Sit, use keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Lift up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
- Clean, temperature-controlled environment. Noise level is low. No personal protective equipment needed.