Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary/Objective

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our client’s Accounting/Finance division. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience in a $500m+ distribution company and be willing to relocate to the company’s Pennsylvania headquarters. The Chief Financial Officer will report to the President and be part of the executive leadership team. This dynamic leader will drive, manage, report on the financial strength of the company, will be responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing all financial and accounting activities. Additionally, this executive will provide advice and counsel to the senior leaders through teamwork, communication, and collaboration. We are seeking a leader who thrives in a high growth environment where building a fast paced and results-oriented culture is a key part of the company's success. This position has high visibility with the Board of Directors, Investors, Bankers, Community Leaders and Acquisition candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive team to review and develop strategies for the overall financial growth of the company and evaluate and advise on short and long-range financial planning.
• Manage all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and financial statement components of financial reporting.
• Facilitate annual and other periodic reviews and audits with the company’s external auditors.
• Lead the accounting organization and assume responsibility for all aspects of general ledger, technical accounting, internal and external reporting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, inventory, billing, collections, tax, payroll, accounts payable and special projects.
• Assist with and properly report M&A and capital-raising transactions.
• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities to enhance process and controls to ensure continuing compliance.
• Research technical accounting issues and evaluate new technical accounting developments, ensuring that accounting policies comply with GAAP and recommending appropriate actions.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns and quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Oversee and maintain the company’s financial software.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of P&Ls and other financial reports and provide analysis to highlight appropriate trends and issues.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Build the accounting department as necessary to meet the demands of a quickly growing company.
• Develop, train and challenge team members to exceed expectations.
• Partner with management team on execution of business strategic plan and other initiatives.
• Perform financial due diligence and financial evaluations of proposed M&A targets.
• Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure the availability of funds.
• Represent the company with auditors, financial consultants, banks, investment analysts, financial partners, and investors.
• Perform ad hoc financial/data analysis and projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA required.
• Must have been in a financial leadership role within a $500m+ company.
• Public accounting experience with a progression of increasing responsibility and significant exposure / responsibility for reporting and compliance.
• Multiple years of experience as a controller or higher for a large distribution company.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Substantial experience managing financial audits.
• Experience in accounting for M&A and capital-raising transactions.
• Experience with debt financing/restructuring
• Experience with LIFO methodology.
• Advanced excel skills with ability to create polished and streamlined reports.
• Experience managing a team and implementing new systems in a fast-growing company.
• Strong organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly analytical, solutions oriented and able to see the “big picture.”
• Ability to excel in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing financial modeling, CAPEX, ROI & IRR analyses, budgeting and forecasting, and complex financial analyses.
• Experience building teams, managing change, and working in an organization experiencing significant growth.

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