Vice President of Acquisition Integration and Restructuring Finance

• This is a very unique newly created position.
• The successful incumbent thrives in a high growth, fast paced, can do environment. To be successful in this role you must have a sense of urgency, be able to work in a deadline oriented environment, and be a highly organized self starter capable of prioritizing multiple important deliverables.
• My client is a PE backed organization looking to go through a potential Merger or an Acquisition.
• They need an exceptional tactician who has been through this before to help guide them through this process.
• This will require someone who knows Finance, Systems, Operations, and a little bit of everything.
• The VP/Finance will oversee all Accounting, Finance and IT functions for the Company.
• The position will support Operations, but also serve as an independent and autonomous “check and balance”, thereby maintaining the highest level of accuracy and integrity in all financial statements and representations of the Company’s and/or its subsidiaries’ financial condition and performance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and supervise the following Accounting and Finance functions:
• All periodic financial reporting for each business entity, including but not limited to: P&L Statements, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Tax and Audit, Treasury, including cash flow management and banking relationships
• Fixed Asset tracking
• Budgets: P&L, Capital Expenditures
• Requests for, and return of, Capital,
• Financial Analysis as requested by Senior Leadership Team  of PE Firm and/or CFO and CEO
• Restructuring Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Revamping Payroll, including calculation and payment for all Bonus Plans
• Implementation and maintenance of proper systems and procedures at facilities and corporate levels to maintain smooth, accurate and timely delivery of all financial reporting and integration
• Oversee the IT department and the following functions:
• Data Security, both internally, and as mandated by law (e.g. PCI compliance)
• Systems integration of facility-level  and back office accounting systems with corporate infrastructure
• Integrated data warehousing of non-accounting data to support Marketing
• Integration of Essbase accounting software

Other responsibilities:

• Evaluate with CEO and General Counsel potential acquisitions and divestments as appropriate mostly work on a plan for merger or Acquisition
• Aid in Negotiating contracts as needed and requested
• Participate in the strategic planning process with Executive Team
• Coordinate “shared services/joint relationships” as necessary with other companies (e.g. Benefits structure and administration and/or opportunities that may effectively leverage size of combined entities)

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration.
• Role requires significant interaction with technology, financial accounting, production support, and Senior Management teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of processes and controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Systems like Oracle and ESSbase; and Analysis Tools like Microsoft Excel, Project and Access. Knowledge of Finance, Accounting and Treasury principles in the area of the Healthcare services industry.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a cross?functional environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. Experience leading and managing a remote team.
• Effective communication skills: oral, written and presentation.
• Demonstrated initiative with sound conceptual skills, creativity and business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with external clients, stakeholders and internal team members. Business Continuity and Vendor Management Experience.
• Knowledge or experience with consumer-driven healthcare, benefits administration, and/or health plans a plus
  

• The Director Finance Operations Finance, North America provides financial leadership to the Operations team and reports directly to the CFO.
• This position is responsible for providing direction on improving operational performance, planning/forecasting, capital asset expenditure processes and ensuring accurate monthly financial reporting and performance metrics.
• These activities are all critical to executing the Company’s key strategic initiatives and while the needs and focus of the organization may fluctuate at any given moment, the weight of each of these responsibilities areas are equally shared.
• The position has up to multiple direct and indirect reports and works closely with the Finance team, Operations, IT, CI, and Procurement teams.
• This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

• The Director of Financial Planning & Business Operations is responsible for developing and maintaining a variety of financial planning and forecasting tools, including a consolidated annual and monthly forecasts generated from a variety of dynamic inputs, five-year plans, individual store pro-formas and other areas as needed.
• This position will also handle key treasury and cash management responsibilities including both short and long-term cash and liquidity forecasting, management of various bank relationships and contractual senior line of credit obligations ( appraisals, field exams, etc.).
• Additionally, various business financial operations and administrative functions will reside within this functional area most of which performed by direct reports to this position (sales audit, cash bank reconciliations, licenses & permits, sales & use tax filings and audits, personal property taxation, etc.)
• The Director of Financial Planning & Business Operations supports the VP of Finance and other senior executives relative to financial modeling, cash forecasts, communicating business trends, and managing the various financial operations within the business.
• Update and maintain monthly, annual and five-year business plan models
• Coordinate with VP of Finance and Store Development on new store pro-formas
  
• Coordinate with accounting and other functional areas regarding capital project forecasts
• Manage all facets of bank relationships and contractual obligations
• Maintain daily cash flow forecast, coordinate wire transfers, monitor & review bank activity
•  Monitor new facility opening finance critical path activities
• Monitor various business licenses and permits required by states, counties, etc.
• Monitor and analyze key business contracts and agreements
• Provide assistance with sales & use tax filing and periodic audits
• Develop and review various controls to ensure compliance with internal and external policies
• The Director of Financial Planning & Business Operations works closely with entire finance team as well as members of merchandising, operations, IT and the CEO to model various business activities and strategies as well as communicate and maintain compliance on various financial operations activities.

• Ensure that monthly/quarterly financial reporting related to operational activities is completed on a timely basis and conforms with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Including, but not limited to, Timely delivery of high quality financial submissions and account reconciliation completion from all facilities.
• Ensuring the company maintains a strong control environment and is in compliance with company policies and procedures to support high integrity financial reporting.
• Address internal and external audit requests as required.
• Provide visibility to operations business partners on how underlying operating activities drive the reported consolidated financial manufacturing results.
• Communicate to CFO and Operations business partners on any changes or issues that will have a material impact on the company’s financial results.
• Support Operations on projects and activities focused on reducing costs in key operations.
• Work with Operations Finance team to implement monthly financial reporting and analysis to improve overall cost savings visibility and transparency into operations cost drivers.
• Provide financial leadership in the completion of the Operations Annual Operating Plan and forecasts and weekly flash outlooks ensuring these align with business strategy.
• Required to have a detailed understanding on how actual financial results compare with annual operating goals and the ability to recommend corrective actions as necessary to Operations personnel.
• Work with Operations to support the completion of the Annual Capital Plan.

• Manage and direct multiple North America Operations Finance personnel located in US whose primary responsibilities are operations reporting and forecasting, safeguarding operations assets and supporting capital investment activities within operations.
• Responsible for the personal development of the team members to ensure success in current roles and for consideration as potential candidates for future growth opportunities.
• Continuously manage the team and team priorities to ensure prioritization and delivery of objectives while supporting the changing needs of the business and operations business

• Provide financial leadership and support to Operations for timely completion and submission of quality capital expenditure requests for senior management approval.
• Support Operations in achieving appropriate cadence with capital plan expenditures and implementation as required to deliver cost savings and plant performance metrics.
• Support/lead process improvements, financial reporting and systems projects as required to improve financial reporting capabilities

• Proven team leadership and people development experience
• Must have 3+ experience working in an Operations Finance environment
• Strong financial and analytical skills with ability to analyze and solve problems on a timely basis
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent time management skills
• Very organized and detail oriented
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Adaptable to change
• Six Sigma Experience highly desired
  

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master’s degree (M.B.A) or other specialized training and education (C.P.A.) is Highly desired 
• Undergraduate degree in finance and accounting required.

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in finance, accounting, business planning and financial operations. 
•  Analytical: must have a high degree of analytical thinking and be able to connect business strategy and retail activities to financial plans and models.
• Must perform work with an extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organization: must possess innate ability to stay organized and prioritized through a diverse set of finance functions and responsibilities.
• Autonomy: must be able to lead and manage team members, but also be willing and able to construct finance and business solutions independently and autonomously.
• Must possess high levels of self-starter and self-motivation qualities.
• Communication: individual must have strong listening and interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and communicate cross-functionally.
• Leadership: must be able to lead others both within the finance team but across other teams (including operations and IT) to plan and execute companywide finance programs.
• Candidates must be able to inspire others to drive organizational change.
• Cultural: must be able to adapt to change, have a high resistance to stress, and must be collaborative in developing solutions to finance and accounting issues.
  
  
  

Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

•  Direct, execute, implement the company's business and corporate development strategy through successful mergers & acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, JV's, and alliances. 
• The right candidate will regularly interact with other senior executives. 
• He/she will be responsible for helping to formulate and, in some circumstances, implement strategic initiatives within the organization. This includes working with the senior leadership of the company to identify key strategic issues and then frame, analyze, present and recommend courses of action and help execute those recommendations.
• The VP will also provide strategic support for other functions, such as coordinating activities among different operating units on key strategic matters; evaluating the strategic implications of potential M&A transactions; providing input into internal and external communications; providing input into the financial planning process; and providing context about industry trends or the companies overall corporate strategy.
• He/she will also mentor and manage junior-level staff within the group. 
• VP, Strategy must demonstrate a thorough understanding of industry trends an operations; be knowledgeable of strategy tools and processes; be capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously; be able to forge relationships with senior leaders throughout the company and have excellent oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to present in a compelling way to key senior management; and provide guidance to junior staff. 
• In general, a VP, Strategy will be required to stay in the flow of information, both external and internal, to help identify the key issues (the “situational analysis”) facing the company.
  
• He/she will be responsible for developing high level strategic assessments of the associated opportunities and risks. This involves coordinating teams within and outside Strategy to:
  1) Outline the impact of the issue
  2) Assess the range of potential options
  3) Identify the pros and cons for each option
  4) Recommend a course of action 

Project Management and Presentation: 

• The VP will also be responsible for managing the concurrent workflow of multiple major projects from initial engagement through to completion. In some cases the projects will involve rapid turnaround. These projects may be sourced from multiple points, including ideas generated within the strategy group, from senior executives or from front line operating executives.
• At multiple points in the project and at the conclusion, the VP is expected to be able to present, in a professional, clear and compelling manner, the work and findings to senior management and other key clients within and outside the company. 

Management of Staff:
 
Vice Presidents are also responsible for managing staff and helping recruit, train and retain talent. This involves:
1) Participating in the identification of talent.
2) Providing guidance to junior staff.
3) Establishing processes for skill and career development of employees within the group.
4) Structuring teams in a manner that allows members to contribute their strengths to a particular project and optimizes the team dynamic.
5) Setting goals, managing performance, and participating in decisions regarding hiring, compensation, termination, and other personnel actions. 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER INFUSION/ Future Product Line Leader

• My Client is seeking a motivated & experienced Sales/Medical professional to manage their territory and promote home infusion therapies!
• Conducts sales & service calls to assigned hospital and physician practices promoting products and services, focusing largely on infusion sales.
• Understands and maintains balanced focus on most profitable business lines.
• Increases referral volume from assigned accounts by promotion within business lines and cross selling among business lines through regular and ongoing solicitation/facilitation of referral orders from assigned accounts.
• Acts as a resource for referral source staff regarding Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance documentation and reimbursement guidelines related to DME/RT equipment and services.
• Plans and conducts in-services to referral sources regarding DME/RT equipment and services provided by my client.
• Identifies and initiates a relationship with new potential referral sources within the medical community.
• Identifies prospective, high volume clients in target groups for assigned area. 
• Secures appointments and qualifies these accounts
• In conjunction with overall marketing plan, makes a sales plan with specific target accounts and sales objectives
• Upon approval of the plan, is responsible for the successful accomplishment of this plan including representing and achieving budgetary goals set forth
• Insures that staff are informed of all target accounts and specific client needs in order to insure proper servicing of the client
• Conducts follow-up on all maintenance accounts to ascertain continued satisfaction with Infusion Services and identify areas to increase business
• Responsible for problem-solving issues with referral sources and other hospital or clinic-based programs related to the delivery of home infusion and all related support services
• Shares in the responsibility for administrative management of system-wide quality assurance monitoring programs, including managing of clinical database information and related work
• Serve as liaison between the account and the branch to facilitate communication and resolve problems if they occur
• Routinely conducts quality assurance activities through reviews, meetings, reports and observation of results, according to professional practice standards and regulatory compliance
• Evaluates and monitors program needs, identifies unmet needs and works with referral source and internal partners to revise services as program needs change. 
• Provides feedback to management on sales issues, customer and patient satisfaction / complaints, etc...
• Refers all prospects outside of assigned geographical area to the VP of Sales for potential reassignment
• Joins and attends key professional organizations to increase visibility and increase business opportunities
• Provides in-services to accounts as needed
• Attends training classes and reads current professional articles on both clinical and sales issues
• Attends weekly sales and staff meetings and participates in sales conference calls
• Participates in exhibits and seminars to promote the company
• Weekly sales reports when required by Leadership
• Monthly marketing reports

Qualifications: 

• College degree and 3 years of experience in customer service, entry level sales, delivery personnel or health care technician is required.
• Previous work experience in the health care field is preferred.
• Masters Prepared Preferred
• Candidate should demonstrate outstanding customer service, possess computer skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
  

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

• This position exercises a critical role in executing my clients business strategy by supporting senior management in the development of annual budgets, medium-term business plans, and long-term strategic plans. 
• The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a department tasked with ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and analysis of subsidiary and corporate consolidated budgets, monthly forecast projections, and various ad-hoc financial analysis and Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) reporting. 
• In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality and interpretation of relevant financial and operational business data in support of business planning and high-value management decision-making.
• Analysis to provide to executive management meaningful information regarding overall business plans, operational efficiencies, and capital strategy initiatives
• Leading the organization and the preparation of annual budgets, business plans and other forecasts of company operations
• Developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve the budget preparation process to ensure the budget and other financial models are accurate, complete and aligned
• Organizing and directing the preparation of management information and forecasts for senior management in internal operational reviews and strategic planning
• Assisting in valuation and acquisition analysis and due diligence activities
• Preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformity of an acquired company during the due diligence of the company
• Gathering all information needed in order to ensure operations of an acquired company continues without interruption
• Creating presentations for the quarterly forecasts and budget review meetings as well as creating presentations for the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Senior Management
• Monitoring the performance of the operating subsidiaries within the company in comparison to budget and providing analysis as necessary to ensure clarity of understanding and options for improvement
• Creating and maintaining management reports to track and monitor certain expenditures, improve our capital expenditure reporting and budgeting process and conducting peer analyses
• Supports and teams with the senior management team by: Ensuring all modeling, forecasting and financial analysis issues are addressed and debated
• Advising and assisting senior management in the implementation of business strategy by providing meaningful financial data and forecasts necessary to monitor and control business activities
• Fully supports initiatives taken by the senior management team designed to improve the service to internal customers and to achieve business objectives
• Stays abreast of developments within the profession and within the industry in order to identify and promote best practices

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Finance or Accounting required, MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 5+ years of financial planning, budgeting and financial analysis experience
• Previous experience at a manager or director level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Experience working within a multi-tiered, growth oriented organization
• Ability to execute on driving deliverables throughout a project cycle
• Demonstrated ability to prepare financial analytics that drive executive-level decision making
• Ability to prepare executive level presentations and engage external peers
• Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities in a constantly changing environment
• Excellent analytic and financial modeling skills
• Regulated utility accounting familiarity preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience with and understanding of accounting program entries in A/R and G/L modules
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Some travel may be involved
  

• Our customer is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of components.
• This world class firm designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products for both the OEM and aftermarket segments.
• This company is offering great compensation, benefits packages and substantial future career growth.
  

• The Director-CI is a high impact role reporting to the Vice President-Continuous Improvement and is responsible for the profitability and operations of the Company’s satellite rework facilities, by managing as well as providing a quality product and superior customer service to those local customers. 
• This position will also play an integral role in leading continuous improvement initiatives and activities in all company facilities.

• Responsible and accountable for achieving business objectives (profitability and operational).
• Plan and schedule jobs and labor hours for direct employees keeping in mind costs, expenses, and revenues.
• Implement processes and procedures to ensure product quality, provide superior customer service, and on time delivery.
• Develop lead people to assist in supervision and operate rework facilities in a lean and efficient manner, always keeping quality and safety in mind.
• Visit customers as necessary to grow business, resolve issues, and maintain existing relationships.
• Provide measurement and metrics using lean techniques on all facilities’ operations.
• Perform performance evaluations, provide training, and resolve issues among direct employees.
• Provide hands-on assistance where needed on shop floor to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Travel between locations as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related discipline.
• Ten (10) years’ experience overseeing a production facility as plant supervisor or manager.
• Expertise in P & L accountability.
• Background and experience in machining.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills; a self-starter with a “get it done” attitude.
• Formal training in lean, six sigma, continuous improvement techniques.  Minimum black belt required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Desire to make a significant impact.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and computer (Microsoft Office) skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills

• Knowledge of business management principles.
• Exceptional planning aptitude with a zeal for implementing and concluding planned activities.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple relationships and projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Superior leadership and customer-focused skills.
• Strategic planner - can look at the larger picture and drive relevant actions.
• Developer of both internal and external relationships.
• Consummate professional.

• Powerful entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong decision maker and forward thinker.
• Integrity - makes and meets commitments; principled and honest.
• Innovative and Creative - tirelessly looks beyond the obvious.
• Detail Oriented - looks under the covers and challenges assumptions.
• Goal Setter - sets realistic but stretch goals and measures progress.
• Team Player - works for the good of the team

• Hands-on leadership style and attitude required in a mid-sized company and in a private ownership context.
• Ability to attract, retain, mentor and develop skilled labor into a high performance team.
• Articulate, crisp and concise communicator who speaks directly, openly and honestly.
• Resilient and adaptable, stays cool under pressure.  Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make critical decisions on a timely basis and take firm stances to defend them.
• Organized and disciplined with strong process management skills and ability to set high standards, drive an agenda, hold people accountable, multi-task and track competing priorities with a sense of urgency

• Interpersonal skills that build relationships across the organization at all levels.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business, industry trends, performance drivers and operating issues.  
• Works to complete productivity goals, anticipate operational issues, and create opportunities for customer growth.
• Engaged, hands-on participant with an action orientation and sense of urgency who understands the priorities of the business.
• Understand customer relations and have the ability to meet with key customers.

Vice President of Sales Operations

• The Vice President of Sales Operations is responsible for directing and monitoring all internal sales operations of the Company so that the goals of the Company are consistently and successfully achieved, ensuring the effective performance of each department of the Company.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: reimbursement assessments, strategic planning, budgeting, certification, accreditation, and compliance issues.
• Develops new business relationships and expands existing business relationships to ensure a steady flow of consulting engagements.
• Provides high quality consulting and business advisory services such as budgeting, strategic planning and advising on operational efficiencies for clients in the industry.
• Recognizes issues and potential problems, develops relevant facts, formulates alternative solutions and makes appropriate decisions based on such analysis.
• Applies technical knowledge to achieve practical solutions for clients.
• Maintains subject matter regulatory expertise for clients in the industry.
• Applies an understanding of the relationship between clinical and financial operations of clients in the industry.
• Keeps current on recent developments and new pronouncements in his/her field, and informs clients of timely topics relevant to their business.
• Writes clear and concise letters, memos, bulletins, and articles, and conducts effective presentations.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with business owners and key client personnel.
• Plans, organizes and manages client assignments including pricing, time budgets and realization.
• Serves as project manager for client engagements
• Works collaboratively with others in the healthcare department to ensure engagements are assigned to the appropriate staff and establishes workload priorities.
• Optimizes fees, avoids bad debts, collects fees promptly and works to increase income and profit.
• Establishes and achieves appropriate goals for billing, chargeable hours and realization.
• Actively seeks to develop referral sources and networking with community leaders.
• Regularly presents at seminars and trade association meetings representing the community.
• Initiates sales calls and is able to obtain engagements.
• Participates in networking events and industry associations – both firm associates and healthcare trade associations.
• Identifies opportunities to develop and expand existing business relationships.
• Pursues cross-selling opportunities with existing clients.
• Participates in professional, charitable, social and other activities that cultivate relationships with referral sources.
• Contributes constructive ideas to improve operations.
• Demonstrates leadership through example. Operates as an effective role model. Inspires and motivates staff.
• Trains and mentors staff to expand their knowledge of services.
• Provides accurate and insightful evaluation and feedback for staff.
• Supervises the work of others. Effectively delegates by providing appropriate instructions, follow-up and feedback.
• Participates in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Recruit, hire and direct supervisory staff of each department of the Company.
• Implement internal processes to measure, assess, and improve the performance of each department of the Company.
• Ensure consistently high quality of service by each department of the Company.
• Conduct regular meetings with supervisors to evaluate performance of each department.
• Ensure evaluation of each staff member annually and establish goals for the upcoming year. Monitor employee progress toward these goals.
• Develop budget plan for each fiscal year in coordination with President; monitor operational expenses for compliance with the Company expense budget.
• Delegate authority as necessary to ensure that all responsibilities of this position are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure ongoing Company compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the Company meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implement ‘’best practices’’ in all departmental activities.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the Company’s Performance Management program as requested by the Performance Management Coordinator.
• Direct and participate in Company committees when requested.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by President.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Understanding of regulatory and reimbursement issues facing post-acute care providers
• Five years of management experience in HME or home health industry.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to obtain confidence and respect of clients by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates problem-solving creativity and the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to balance client services, technical reading and research with networking and other marketing and administrative responsibilities.
• Displays strong initiative.
• Requires little supervision or direction.
• Exhibits clear judgment, aptitude for critical thinking, and sound decision making abilities.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful circumstances.
• Dependable, punctual and reliable.
• Supports and adheres to the Company’s mission, vision and core values.
• Takes responsibility and initiative for own professional and personal development.
• Responds appropriately to constructive feedback.
• Maintains personal professional designation requirements including registrations, licenses and certifications.
• Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.
  

VP of Finance, Vice President of Finance, CFO in a few years

• VP of Finance is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.
• Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Serves as a business partner to the CFO and CEO and executive team.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies.
• Develop credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CFO and CEO/President, the Board and other senior management in performing their responsibilities.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.

Competencies

• Financial Management.
• Highly Analytical
• Business Acumen.
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Leadership
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Capacity
• Supervisory Responsibility This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the controller and all employees in the accounting department.

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
• Three years of experience at Controller/ Director/VP of Finance level.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completion of a master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CFO

• The CFO will direct all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions, including financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, credit, controls, risk management, tax, treasury, and bank and investor relations.
• The CFO is a strategist and key member of the senior management team and will work closely with the President and General Manager to provide support for decisions in every facet of the business. 
• My client is looking for a very hands on CFO who will be responsible with ensuring smooth day to day accounting and financial operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains finance and accounting department staffing through hiring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure ledger accounts are managed in accordance with GAAP/FASB standards, state accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls; analyze and resolve nonstandard accounting transactions; analyze accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries; initiate appropriate corrections into accounting records; interact with other staff to explain accounting policies and procedures and resolve accounting discrepancies and disputes.
• Directs accounting procedures and internal controls for asset and liability accounts, revenue and expense accounts, and equity accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and operating procedures. Accounts for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/FASB to accurately report the results of operations.
• Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding, as well as proper application of fees, refunds, collections, and discounts in order to verify general ledger balances, reconcile subsystems to the general ledger, and identify accounting system problems or weaknesses.
• Reconciles accounts, initiates corrective actions, and formulates and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of problems, and application of accounting principles.
• Directs monthly reconciliation of inventory counts between physical inventory and accounting software.
• Manages all functions associated with proper entry and processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper Income Statement/Balance Sheet classification, and timely payment.
• Coordinates with purchasing staff to resolves any invoicing and payment issues.
• Direct and manages day-to-day revenue operations.
• Identifies daily activity in bank accounts; manages the daily reconciliation of bank to book balance and reconciliation of all credit card transactions; reviews posting of retail activity.
• Manages lines of credit and other financing facilities through developing banking relationships, monitoring and monthly reporting for capacity calculations.
• Manages cash flow and provides timely communications regarding the future cash projections, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections for planning and budgetary purposes.
• Compiles annual budget and tracks/reports monthly on variances.
• Update financial models and analyze budget to actual activity and report analysis of quarterly balance sheet and P & L fluctuations.
• Manages year- end reconciliations, annual audit preparation and process and other assigned reports with outside independent accounting advisors.
• Directs quarterly and annual tax filings, property and sales/use tax returns.
• Directs accounting team in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing; ensure balance sheet accounts reconciliations; report monthly expense variance analysis.
• Reviews and analyzes labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels, making recommendations for improvement and savings.
• Works closely President and General Manager in accumulating capital to fund growth by assisting with financing opportunities, including preparation and presentation for Venture investors.
• Manages and continues to develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Manages and reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.
• Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement;
• Responsible for constant evaluation of accounting and general ledger processes in order to facilitate improvement and create additional efficiency where appropriate.
• Will implement in written format standard operating procedure for all accounting functions; continually assess and improve where necessary all internal controls.
• Works closely with other managers/supervisors to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Must work cooperatively with production, procurement, customer services, product development and marketing personnel in order to coordinate accounting activities as they relate to inventory, materials purchases, sales and new products.
• Analyzes company data, write, review and present appropriate reports to leadership team; utilizes standard and company software to enter and analyze data.
• Supports and create a positive environment while implement the company's policies and goals;
• Maintains individual skills keeping up to date with latest accounting and finance concepts. Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, emerging trends and best practices in accounting and finance.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Broad financial and accounting skill set encompassing operational finance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and audit management.
• Expert of accounting principles, GAAP, FASB and financial management concepts
• Strong financial systems and internal controls knowledge, project management, collaboration, and facilitation skills with ability to drive action through others.
• Strong corporate finance skills
• Problem solver with ability to work under pressure in an environment of constantly shifting priorities and changes.
• Ability to work with confidential data, maintaining integrity of confidentiality.
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Expert analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be a critical thinker
• Must be a collaborator
• Must possess an obsession with attention to detail
• Team player and have ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to a fluid environment and manage time wisely in order to meet deadlines

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution, with preference given to Master of Business Administration, CPA or CMA certification.
• Five years of financial managerial experience with at least 3 of those years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proficiency in understanding and use of personal computers, expert level Excel use, and financial software familiarity.
• Must be technologically savvy and have the ability to quickly learn financial software applications.