Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company Description

ADKF is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a large manufacturing and construction client.

Job Description

ADKF is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a large manufacturing and construction client. The chief financial officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Principal accountabilities are:

Operations

1.  Execute the financial strategy of the company

2.  Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team

3.  Oversee the company's transaction processing systems

4.  Implement operational best practices

5.  Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package

6.  Supervise acquisition due diligence and assist in negotiating acquisitions

Planning

1.  Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives

2.  Provide advice on increasing revenue and reducing costs

3.  Develop financial and tax strategies

4.  Manage the capital request and budgeting processes

5.  Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction

 Financial Information

1.  Coordinate all audit and tax documentation as required and play a key role in the audit committee

2.  Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances

3.  Oversee the issuance of financial information

4.  Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company

5.  Report financial results to the board of directors

Risk Management

1.  Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile

2.  Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner

3.  Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry

4.  Construct and monitor reliable control systems

5.  Maintain appropriate insurance coverage

6.  Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

7.  Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies

8.  Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors

9.  Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Funding

1.  Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

2.  Arrange for debt financing and equity financing

 Third Parties

1.  Maintain banking relationships

2.  Represent the company with investment bankers and investors

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications: The candidate chief financial officer should have a master's degree in accounting, finance or related field and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a senior financial managerial position. Should have experience in partnering with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills and advanced computer skills. Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

1. Medical, dental, vision
2. 401K with company match
3. Paid Time Off
4. Holiday