Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Description

Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, working with some of the most recognizable brands from around the world. This role is ideal for an accomplished financial executive who brings operational rigor, strategic insight, and the leadership presence to influence at the highest levels of the organization. Visit our website to see our great work! http://www.premierpress.com

Our Mission: Bring order to the chaos of creative production and distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life.

Our Vision: Create a world free from dull marketing.

Our Values:

· Go Beyond

· Discover New Ways & Ideas

· Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community

· Deliver the Best Client Experience

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer ( CFO )

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: DOE

Reports to: President

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm (occasional evenings/weekends as needed) 

Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave., Portland, OR 97217

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-sponsored premiums
• Company-paid life insurance and access to supplemental coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual profit-sharing contributions
• Generous paid time off and company-observed holidays
• Employee Assistance Program focused on well-being
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities

General Summary: The CFO is a strategic and operational finance leader responsible for the overall financial health, performance, and direction of the company. This role provides executive-level financial leadership while maintaining oversight of accounting operations.  The CFO partners closely with the leadership team to drive profitability, manage cash flow, support growth initiatives, and ensure financial discipline across the organization.  This is a hands-on executive role requiring both strategic insight and operational oversight appropriate for a mid-sized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Partner with leadership team on business planning, capital allocation, and investment decisions
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for new initiatives, pricing strategy, and expansion opportunities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models
• Analyze profitability by product line, customer, and department
• Work with Operations to create/review costing system
• Provide variance analysis with actionable insights

Cash Flow & Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing strategies
• Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI

Oversight of Accounting Operations

• Provide leadership to accounting functions
• Manage Month-end close, financial statement preparation and reporting
• Review and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance
• Oversee tax coordination with external CPA firm

Risk Management & Compliance

• Oversee insurance programs and risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor regulatory and tax compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Supervisory Responsibility: Provide leadership and oversight of the Finance and Accounting department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, MBA preferred)
• 10 years of progressive financial experience, 7 years in a leadership capacity
• Experience in $25M–$75M revenue company, preferred
• Experience managing accounting teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working directly with banks and external advisors

Additional Details 

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and push carts. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Alcohol and Drug-Free Policy: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of background checks and drug screenings.  (While we prohibit impairment on the job, our policy does not restrict lawful, off-duty marijuana use.)

EEO: Premier Press provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.