About the job
Are you a visionary, entrepreneurial, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a background in manufacturing, who wants to help a private company optimize the performance of the businesses and continue its strategic, and rapid growth? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Kingsley-Rose is a premier executive search firm specializing in talent acquisition, consultancy, and global mobility. Our innovative project management methodology and entrepreneurial retained approach set us apart in the industry, helping businesses across various sectors hire top talent to drive growth and enhance company culture.
Our manufacturing client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a primary member of the Executive Committee, the CFO will participate in the development and execution of the company’s Strategic Plan and Annual Financial Plan working hand-in hand with a determined, results-oriented, enterprising founder and CEO of a manufacturer and with real estate investments.
You will provide leadership and coordination of all financial functions with a focus on optimizing the performance of the businesses, as well as assisting the owner with personal investment strategy and analyses.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong cultural fit – ideal candidates will:
- Have a work hard, play hard mentality
- Be an open, and honest, no politics professional
- Focus on results-based leadership with clear communication
- Not be a micro-manager and roll up their sleeves when necessary to get it done
Why you want to work here:
- Utilize your entrepreneurial mindset with confidence to propose new directions for the execution strategy in an expected high growth environment
- Leadership role supporting the overall strategic plan to always remain profitable and take timely action to maintain liquidity.
- Ability to steer the vision and strategy to stay ahead of shifts in the market, analyze and address financial aspects of current tactics as well as act as a forward-thinking analyst of the business, broader market, and the competitive landscape
Job Responsibilities:
- Updating financial and operational controls, management systems, and performance measures / metrics that benchmark performance and create accountability.
- Partner with the management team to fully understand the business, bringing a deep analytical and financial perspective to the leadership team in order to further improve the strategy and the tactics
- Provide sound financial and tax advice, in consultation with outside specialists, to the owner.
- Directly supervise IT and HR Directors to maximize organizational efficiency and required information to manage the company.
- Primary company representative for banking, insurance, and external accountants.
Job Requirements:
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance with a strong record of accomplishment and demonstrated intellect. MBA is a plus.
- 10-15+ years of progressive experience along with previous experience as CFO role preferably in a manufacturing and warehousing / distribution environment. Experience with “The Toyota Way” of management would be a plus.
- CPA and/or CMA required or equivalent experience
- Strong ability to negotiate with customers, banks, vendors, attorneys and suppliers.
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