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CFO

Consultative Search Group

CFO

San Clemente, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Well-established manufacturing company seeks a CFO to join their team.The CFO will work closely with the Chairman/CEO and President in the development and execution of the company’s global vision, corporate strategy and operating plans to achieve annual shareholder expectations and drive company shareholder value. He/she will be responsible for developing and leading a strong team of professionals.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide leadership, direction and integration of global staff to support the organization in the development and execution of the vision, corporate strategy and business operating plans.
    • Build and lead a global finance/accounting, and risk management organization developing core capabilities in enabling an operationally excellent organization developing into an innovation-oriented technology company.
    • Enhance financial operations processes and systems to provide standardized methods globally for full integration and simplification of financial reporting.
    • Develop and implement financial reporting and analytical tools to accelerate cross-functional decision-making and improve performance measures.
    • Identify, analyze and measure company value drivers including its sources of growth, operational costs, inventory turns, margin advantages and return on invested capital (ROIC) – evaluating the business from an investor’s perspective - to build and sustain company leadership position and drive shareholder value.
    • Direct and lead capacity planning, forecasting and inventory management. Assure company inventory turn targets are achieved and vendor/supplier inventory is managed and controlled at sufficient inventory levels.
    • Lead and link company performance to financial incentives. Help develop bonus programs that create a culture of performance and accountability.

    Operational

    • Coordinate and manage global banking relationships to ensure appropriate credit facilities are in place to support the Company shorter term and strategic goals.
    • Ensure that all necessary controls are in place, so the company's assets are protected, and its operations are efficient and effective.
    • Conduct analyses and prepare pro forma financial reports for new products and capital projects.
    • Coordinate and approve with the assistance of outside risk consultants an insurance plan that adequately covers our risks.
    • Ensure that all controls are functioning to protect and meet the objectives of our retirement and savings plans.
    • Coordinate all activities that promote positive cash management, i.e., DSO, Inventory turns, budget controls, foreign currency review and tax management.
    • Plan, coordinate and resolve issues associated with the annual audit of the company's records by outside certified public accountants (both corporate financials and benefit plans).
    • Collaborate with other executives to establish financial, productivity and performance measures for annual and 3-year operating plans. Roll-up and integrate global operations budgets, targets.
    • Collaborate with other executives to establish sales, revenue, margin and cost measures for the annual business and 3-year operating plans. Roll-up and integrate global budgets and targets.

    Board & Partner Level

    • Work closely with the Board of Directors to include appropriate reporting metrics are established to meet company goals.
    • Lead and provide regular, accurate financial reports of the company's performance as requested by the President, Chairman/CEO or Board of Directors.
    • Analyze financial statements and prepare reports and recommendations for President, Chairman/CEO and Board of Directors.

    Qualifications

    The CFO position requires a “hands-on” track record of leadership, team-building and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires the ability to think and plan globally but execute locally – leading a high-performing corporate staff to support global channel marketing and operational initiatives. Position requires energy and urgency as a culture creator and catalyst for change – setting the pace for global integration. A track-record of forging working relationships based on trust and respect is essential.

    • Minimum 15 years of leading a global financial organization. Direct experience leading corporate staff functions across multiple facilities with multi-national work forces.
    • BA in Accounting/Finance or related degree and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) required.
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
    • Career track-record of building high performing teams and developing people into leaders. Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork a must.
    • Previous company experience developing and executing an operationally excellent strategy and organization. Ability to evaluate, integrate and assimilate acquisitions
    • Proven track-record of innovative thinking and execution in finance, and accounting driving continuous improvement programs. Apply benchmarks and best practices of high-performing companies.
    • Proven leadership and discipline linking company performance to financial incentives that create a culture of performance and accountability.
    • Track-record of creating and presenting to Board of Directors, customers and partners. Ability to take complex and detailed strategies, initiatives or projects and summarize at the executive-level succinctly with clarity.
    • Demonstrated senior finance experience in privately held, family owned and operated global businesses.

    Opportunity

    • An attractive market-based compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate.