Chief Financial Officer In Bessemer Al

Overview

Company Overview

Milo's Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That's why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our Company is women-led (our Executive Team is 57% female) and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo's TEAm, you'll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they're doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles

• 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with a company match

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources

• A robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the Finance, Accounting and IT functions of the company, through building and growing cohesive, high performing, self-led TEAms.\u202f This will be a Hybrid role and the candidate will need to consider relocating to the Birmingham, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. Oversee Accounting, Cost, Audit and Tax.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions to include tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Relationships: Establish and foster mutually beneficial financing relationships with funding partners.
• IT and Data Management: Directing all IT operations to support, maintain, and optimize the use of existing applications, and development of modern technology solutions to support all departments and functions of the business.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy and organizational informational systems of the company to include long-term financial planning, forecasting and analysis, risk management, and investment strategies.
• Leadership: Coach and lead the Finance and Accounting team and Information Technology team to ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Serve as a Corporate Officer with all duties and responsibilities set in our corporate bylaws.
• Be a key member of the strategic planning team that facilitates department and company-wide education and adoption of strategic initiatives, metrics, and information flow.
• Drive all Corporate Responsibility programming to increase Milo's Moments around every corner of America, including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• Invest in and is an example of Milo's Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.
• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior financial managerial roles, with a proven track record of success. 5-10 years Executive Team experience in Manufacturing and preferred in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) organization to have the industry expertise and business acumen to take Milo's to the next level.
• Stood up nimble FP&A team and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or related field (MBA, JD, preferred). CPA Preferred.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Experience preferred with Risk Management experience to identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.
• Ability to motivate a team to achieve goals while creating a fun and productive culture. We are a People First culture, and our leaders must champion this.
• Agility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to relentless continuous improvement and outstanding organization skills with experience overseeing multiple projects with varying deadlines.