What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Finance position at Freshly Picked, Inc.?
Position Summary
Lead the Finance and Accounting functions, including financial reporting, analysis and planning. Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure financial performance aligns with long-term business objectives. Partner with the CEO to drive growth, improve efficiency, and achieve performance targets. The position is in Lindon, Utah and will require in-person work on a hybrid schedule.
Primary Duties
- Work closely with the CEO to improve performance and enhance company value.
- Develop and maintain departmental metrics, dashboards and KPIs to identify and assess business opportunities and risks.
- Proactively provide recommendations to optimize growth, efficiency and profitability.
- Develop the company’s strategic plan, set goals and execute growth initiatives.
- Coordinate effective cash flow management practices.
- Provide direction to the outsourced controller as well as fulfillment and production leads.
- Management of monthly reporting function:
- Review all monthly reconciliations, including all critical accounts.
- Maintain proper accruals to deliver accurate period results.
- Prepare MD&A and other financial analysis as needed.
- Prepare weekly cash flow reporting and bank compliance certificates.
- Develop and review critical assumptions in the budgeting process.
- Manage tax preparation, filing and supporting work papers.
- Maintain accurate financial reporting in QuickBooks online.
- Manage the annual financial audit process and insure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee risk management, including insurance coverage and renewals.
- Perform other duties and specific projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 7-10 years progressive experience in financial management in a manufacturing or distribution environment. A CPA or Master’s in Accounting is preferred.
- Experience in Quickbooks online
- Demonstrate interpersonal and team leadership capability along with strong analytical, communication and organizational skills required.
Compensation and benefits
- Pay depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Hybrid (in office/remote) working schedule