Part-Time CFO

Trucent, Inc. is a global leader in fluid recovery and regeneration solutions helping manufacturers and producers achieve operational excellence by incorporating sustainable processes. We are committed to demonstrating leading-edge sustainable solutions and approaches to industrial production and materials management. Our customer-centric solutions include Fluid Separation for Metalworking and Manufacturing, Industrial Fluid Control, Plant Process Optimization, Corn Oil Extraction, and Oil Flow Optimization.

The Part-Time CFO would report to the CEO and be an integral member of the senior management team. This position would be a 2-3 day per week position that would have an office in Dexter MI, at our Corporate Headquarters. As the CFO, he/she will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating overall corporate strategy with the CEO and leaders of business units with emphasis on bottom line performance, working capital, and technological systems. This position will provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy. We are looking for someone who has experience with mergers and acquisitions, ERP implementation, equity plans and strategy, and cash flow analysis.

We are ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You will first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager.

POSITION FUNCTION

Essential Functions:

• Define the corporate financial strategy, manage financial capital and communicate capital requirements/ implications of business decisions to CEO and senior management staff.
• Conduct meaningful proactive analysis to improve key business decisions focusing on management of working capital, use of financial vehicles, and others.
• Grow equity value - increase gross profit and reduce debt. Ensure efficient capital expenditures and minimize taxes
• Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing business strategy.
• Maintain market awareness of industry trends, opportunities and turns.
• Establish internal control processes required to manage and grow the business.
• Assisting team in implementation of new ERP system.
• Effectively lead the finance / accounting team by developing and coaching existing team and by hiring and retaining top-grade talent when needed.
• Develop and implement a financial risk management policy.
• Effectively manage financial relationships with banks.
• Lead and assist with any mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee legal issues if applicable.
• Structure, negotiate, and finalize purchase agreements.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance, MBA is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' successful experience as a senior level executive and in a progressively responsible financial and operational leadership role.
• Track record of success in trying company strategy and growth to product development and innovation.

Skills and Abilities (May be representative but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position):

• Excellent critical thinking, strategic orientation, execution, and project management skills.
• Exceptional verbal, analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ability to develop, layout, and follow through on detailed business plans and programs
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Integrative team working style with ability to foster team spirit.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Up-to-date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Able to effectively interface with all employees and business partners.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimum travel - 5%