Our Strategic Finance Manager role entails delivering Financial Planning & Analysis services to clients, back-office training and support, accounting leadership, development of accounting/finance workflows, and intricate business intelligence support for Frost CFO Services fractional clients.

Your key responsibilities:

• Work with Frost CFO Services team and clients to develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial forecasts and build out Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and analysis tools for clients.
• Evaluate and recommend strategic initiatives, investments, and expansion opportunities to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Implement ways to leverage existing accounting software or assist in conversions of new systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Work with clients to implement cost control measures and identify areas for cost optimization while maintaining operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Prepare budget based on forecasts; direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and other accounting and financial reports.
• Manage business risks; suggest improvements to current planning methods & oversee investment funds raised for expansion purposes as required by the client’s executive leadership/management strategy.
• Direct preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, etc.; compares sales/profit projections with actual figures & budgeted expenses with actual expenses, making necessary adjustments as needed for future projections/budgets.
• Review the planning process, suggesting improvements where possible while overseeing investment funds and working closely with investment bankers if additional capital is required for expansion purposes.
• Provide clients strategic financial guidance and insights, supporting decision-making processes related to pricing, product development, capital investments, and market expansion.
• Create financial models based on analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Analyze industry trends and make recommendations based on those trends.
• Consult with clients to understand their company goals, timelines, and acceptable risk levels.
• Monitor markets and economies and evaluate how changes may affect clients.
• Analyze and propose systems related to financial accounting methods, policies, and procedures; recommend improvements.
• Identify and analyze client preferences to properly direct sales efforts.
• Consult with potential client to understand their needs and identify and suggest equipment, products, or services that will meet those needs.
• Compile materials and coordinate activities related to special events such as trade shows or conferences.
• Ability to provide analysis by using various statistical, financial, and accounting methods.
• Identify additional engagement opportunities with existing clients.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance Degree required.

• Relevant Mid-level strategic financial management and accounting experience, including some sales and/or business development experience.

• Experience identifying and selling additional value opportunities to key stakeholders and C-suite level leadership.
• Ability to build strong relationships of trust & influence and lead work initiatives with cross-functional coordination with stakeholders.
• The environment is fast-paced, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success.
• Experience presenting financial analysis and summaries in an easily digestible manner to program managers, executives, and individual contributors.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and meticulous analytical capability
• Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.
• Experience within the Food and Ag industry.
• Possess a thorough understanding of agribusiness operations and accounting/finance workflow.
• Ability to travel nationwide up to 35% of the year.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus and Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit programs
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 401(k) retirement
• Company-provided equipment
• Education reimbursement
• Supportive career environments
  • Coaching and Mentoring Program
  • Internal learning opportunities
  • Paid membership to business, civic, and professional organizations.
• Emotional well-being resources
• Paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid membership fees to professional group

Who is Frost CFO Services, LLC?

Frost CFO Services offers business owners and companies an outsourced solution for the chief financial officer role. We provide various outsourced financial and accounting services to fill transitional gaps, lower operating costs and improve business efficiency.