What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Confidential Careers?
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Huntington, Long Island, NY
Position Overview
An established distribution company is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its accounting and finance functions and partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic financial leadership and a deep understanding of inventory, margins, cash flow, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & FP&A
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-range financial strategy.
- Provide management reporting, KPI analysis, and financial insights to support business decisions.
- Partner with department leaders to improve profitability, manage costs, and optimize working capital.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Manage external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
- Oversee cost and inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and gross margin analysis.
Cash Management & Banking
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and working capital management.
- Manage banking relationships and support financing and treasury activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve collections, payment processes, and cash conversion.
Systems & Team Leadership
- Oversee ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and systems implementations.
- Leverage advanced Excel and technology to improve financial analysis and reporting.
- Lead and develop the finance team while driving process improvements and accountability.
- Communicate financial results, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Progressive experience in accounting and finance, with leadership of core accounting functions.
- Experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or Controller ready to advance to a CFO role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and external audit management.
- Experience with inventory accounting is required.
- Cost accounting, including COGS and gross margin analysis, is preferred.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.
The Opportunity
An opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to influence business strategy, strengthen financial operations, and help guide the company's continued growth.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out directly for a confidential conversation.