Chief Financial Officer

Summary: Nice North America is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial systems and contribute to our ongoing success. As a key member of our high-performing executive team, the CFO will play a pivotal role in analyzing, strategizing, and maintaining the financial health of the organization. We are looking for a seasoned strategist with expertise in accounting practices, operations, and adaptability to changes in scale. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing/ operations, thrive in a leadership role, and the ability to demonstrate clear and effective communication skills.

Salary: $260,000 to $340,000 depending on experience.

Location: Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office, 2 days remote.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct the fiscal functions of the company in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and cost reimbursement principles.
• Build credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to support decision-making by the CEO, President, Board, and senior managers.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve overall operational effectiveness.
• Monitor business performance using tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management teams, and the entire company.
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, evaluating and managing capital structure, and overseeing fundraising initiatives.
• Continuously improve the budgeting process through educating department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization, such as potential alliances, acquisitions, mergers, pension funds, and investments.
• Optimize bank and deposit relationships, initiating appropriate strategies to enhance the cash position.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism, including a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Continuously improve the timeliness and accuracy of the company's cash flow and management of the billing process (A/R).
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of efficiency and effectiveness, emphasizing professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against the budget, oversee daily operations of the finance and accounting departments, and manage the preparation of all financial reports.
• Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and forecasts, conduct financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Establish short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements, implement, and maintain department policies and standards.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 20 years of direct experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 15 with a Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, plus 10 years managerial experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position; CPA (preferred).
• Proven ability to lead the strategic direction for Finance & Accounting within an organization.
• Preferably background in operations/ manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including GAAP.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems, federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting, forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Computer literacy required, including skills in Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
• Positive attitude, self-motivated and eager to succeed.

Physical Requirements:  

Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard.  
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer. 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting. 
• Ability to walk and/or climb 5% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to sit at a computer for 90% of the time comfortably, with+ or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Light to moderate lifting.  

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be comfortable working in an office environment to include moderate noise levels. 
• The working area is primarily in an open office setting with reasonable lighting and controlled temperatures.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.