THE COMPANY

Our client is a designer and manufacturer of kitchen hardware and software.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing strategic and operational direction for the financial management of the company to ensure continued growth and success. The selected candidate will oversee budgeting, accounting, banking relationships, tax and IT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the financial health of the organization and works proactively to ensure the organization is financially successful.
• Works to improve and standardize processes in all areas of finance, including consolidated budgeting, accounting, banking relationships, lender and private equity firm communications.
• Evaluates and keeps apprised of corporate structures, financing, legal risks, tax, real estate and compliance regulations.
• Supports the mission and values of the company and ensures that financial strategies align with that mission and vision.
• Functions as a key member of the senior executive team and as an advisor and leader to management on financial matters.
• Builds strong relationships with leadership, management and employees to build trust and support.
• Develops and communicates the finance and accounting strategic plan and vision at all levels of the organization.
• Oversees financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and to mitigate risk while increasing value.
• Manages and provides direction and recommendations on cash management.
• Manages the annual financial audit process.
• Demonstrates appropriate staffing and budgetary management to remove performance barriers and maximize available resources.
• Mentors, develops and oversees team. Works to develop appropriate succession and cross-training plans with leaders within the organization.

TARGET BASE SALARY:
$200,000

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive financial experience with solid exposure to cost accounting, financial planning and controls, forecasting, budgeting, risk, tax, auditing, banking relationships and acquisitions in a manufacturing environment.
• Will have worked in a continuous improvement culture and is able to support and provide additional financial and general leadership in these efforts.