Chief Financial Officer

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Life-Science Innovationshas a full-time opportunity for aChief Financial Officerto join the team. We’re searching for an experienced CFO to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The CFO will have day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.

Headquartered inWillmar, MN, on the beautifulMinnWest Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovationsemploys people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Oversees and guides the objectives, initiatives and policies of the accounting/financial function for LSI
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Develops and reports on financial performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
• Prepares short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use in strategic business planning. Coordinates the annual planning with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Conducts financial analyses to support the companies’ operations and operational decision making.
• Manages company cash flow and oversees cash planning ensuring adequate availability of working capital to achieve strategic goals
• Oversees all financial operations including financial planning, budgeting, financial and costing functions, cash management, tax and audit.
• Manages all financial management administration, ensuring maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in accordance with state and federal requirements and GAAP
• Provides the status of the organizations’ financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting on key financial metrics and regularly reporting to senior management and the board
• Maintains relationships with commercial bankers and credit facility, ensuring the company has appropriate credit arrangements, negotiating terms, etc.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual financial consolidation and reporting to senior management, the board and external stakeholders
• Builds and engages a high performing team by selecting, on-boarding and training employees.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge in financial forecasting, accounting principles and financial data analysis.
• Clear understanding of GAAP.
• Familiarity with current finance and accounting related laws and regulations.
  
  

Skills

• Proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business software including ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation.
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure, with integrity and solid moral judgment.
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision maker.
• Strong, collaborative business partner to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between Finance, HR, IT and Operational Teams.
  
  

Experience

• Extensive experience in the financial sector with a strong financial vision and insight.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior finance position.
• Previous experience in animal health, biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  
  

Education

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
  
  

Our Guiding Values

• Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
• Communication | Collaboration: Success is built on relationships. We will bring expertise, professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table – and expect the same in return.
• Stewardship: Our investment of time, talent, and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community.
• Trustworthiness: There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing what’s right.
• Excellence: We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other
  
  

Benefits At LSI

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with companymatch, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

Pay Range: $169,000 - $253,000/Year

To Apply Or Further Inquire Contact

Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rachel.Weiss@life-scienceinnovations.com

(320) 222-9790

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