Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job purposeDo not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating accounting functions at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers in order to strategically align the company for future change and growth.Duties and responsibilitiesThe Chief Financial Officer is responsible for:Overseeing the organization's daily accounting functionsManaging the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departmentsStrategic guidance in working with executive team to guide the organization's financial decisionsCommunicating regularly with (and often reporting to) the Senior ManagementCoordinating and preparing internal and external financial statementsCoordinating activities of external auditorsManaging the budget processAssessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processesDeveloping and monitoring financial performance metricsOverseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and complianceHiring, training and retaining accounting staffRisk Management in understanding various insurance products for monitoring and renewalHelp oversee overall monitoring of outside vendor for computer systemsSupporting and acting as backup as needed for A/P, A/R, and PayrollQualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentBachelor's Degree in AccountingExperience7-10 years of experience in accounting/management roleProfessional CertificationCPA or equivalent certification preferredKnowledgeKnowledge of accounting software (Great Plains preferred)Knowledge of Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; i.e., customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionKnowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminologyKnowledge of laws and regulations associated with AccountingKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resources allocation, accounting functions, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resourcesSkillsSkill in verbal communication - speaking to others to convey information effectivelySkill in written communication - communicating effectively in writing, with a basic understanding of grammar and usage, as appropriate for the needs of the audienceSkill in time managementSkill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsSkill in critical thinkingSkill in active listeningSkill in management of personnel resourcesSkill in social perceptiveness/social intelligenceSkill in Microsoft Excel - advanced level preferredSkill in Data/Cost AnalysisAbilitiesAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, listening and understanding information while being able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understandAbility in deductive reasoning - the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make senseAbility to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with co-workersAbility to work independently as a self-starter or as part of a larger team to accomplish goalsAbility to actively prioritize requests for support and daily tasks that arise in the workplaceAbility to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated eventsAbility to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongAbility to compassionately and firmly conduct counseling and disciplinary actions when neededAbility to maintain professional composure when dealing with emotional or confrontational circumstancesWorking conditionsThis position is primarily indoors in an office environment with some occasional warehouse visits required. Limited exposure to the elements and loud noises.Physical requirementsThis position is primarily sedentary, requiring the ability to sit for long periods of time.Compensation details: 125000-145000 Yearly SalaryPI74a021d827ca-35216-37082156

Created: 2025-03-06