Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive who manages and makes decisions on the financial operations of well established international manufacturing company. This position will have an impact on the day-to-day and ongoing company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and improve the company’s financial position. This seasoned strategist fully understands current accounting practices and trends and is comfortable in a leadership role that demands clear communication and presentation skills.

Position will be based onsite in Stevens Point, WI.

Essential Functions

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible, either directly or by managing staff, for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, helping to drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.

• Coordinate the development of the annual operating, capital, and program budgets, and reporting against the same.

• Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization.

• Responsible for inventory costing and analysis by product line to ensure accurate cost calculations and making strategic decisions to optimize company profitability.

• Continually drive for functional transformation within the finance department and across the entire organization to align with overall business goals and structure.

• Lead the development and use of best-practice policies, practices, and tools that ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization with strong fiscal management, project management, cross team communications and workflow.

• Responsible for management of the North American Tax department.

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and taking action where appropriate.

• Research the value of revenue opportunities, stay current on economic trends, analyze internal operations, identify areas of cost reduction and process enhancement.

• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.

• Monitor performance with tracking, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting for earnings calls, the management team, and the rest of the company.

• Produce company financial records and information to report to consolidation software.

• Manage finance and tax department personnel ensuring performance of daily responsibilities, setting clear expectations, and evaluating performance of direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.

• Skill and ability to maintain high ethical standards.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Skill and ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.

• Advanced level skills using computer applications (Microsoft Suite, enterprise software).

• Advanced level math proficiency.

• Ability to work onsite daily with occasional domestic and international travel requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance required; Master’s degree preferred.

• CPA a strong plus.

Experience Required:

o 10+ years’ experience in finance management positions (international experience)

o 5+ years’ experience in executive leadership positions.

• Preferred:

o Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and investor relations.

o Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.