*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
· Direct, hands-on oversight and management of all financial functions including accounting, AR, AP, credit, payroll, tax, and related
· Provide analysis and insights to understand trends and business performance proactively.
Recommend & implement measurable operational improvements
· Manage relationships with external providers including attorneys, outside auditors, benefit providers, insurance companies, banks and key suppliers
· Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met
· Ensure compliance with all state, federal and municipal laws/guidelines
· Participate with the senior management team on an ongoing basis for strategic planning
· Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships
· Ensure that financial activities and strategic direction are managed to maximize return and profitability to shareholders
· Develop budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, so as to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally
· Develop the preparation, presentation and approval of all financial reporting
· Conduct and Manage monthly physical inventor
· Prepare and communicate all monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
· Ensure that all record systems are in Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
· Develop, implement and improve upon company’s internal control environment
· Manage banking and other permanent lending relationships including relating credit facilities and commitments
· Retain constant awareness of the Company’s financial position and act to prevent problems
· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Excellent team-builder and communicator, with strong oral and written skills
· Strong knowledge of Project-Based accounting Software
· Extensive financial experience including financial statement prep/review, financial modeling, financial reporting and strong organizational skills
· Clear understanding of operational finance and accounting in an entrepreneurial environment.
· Able to meet tight deadlines and work evenings as needed
· Bachelor’s degree required, and CPA and/or MBA preferred
· Experience in manufacturing of consumer & packaging products is preferred
· Should have 7+ years of experience in cost and financial accounting, tax, and leading the finance function in a fast-paced growth environment is preferred
· Must have a functional background which includes strong financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting, planning and audit
· Must have the ability to recognize and be responsive to the needs of stakeholders, such as customers, and shareholders
· Strong knowledge of lean business practices
· Ability to handle complex matters in a fast-paced environment
· Bilingual is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,461.
23 - $140,261.
33 per year
Experience level:
* 7 years
Physical setting:
* Office
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road