SUMMARY

A growing manufacturing company is searching for a dynamic and seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is ready to build a great foundation and lead the company's plans for growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• A strong finance and accounting background with proven success in managing all functions of a finance organization
• Deep and extensive knowledge of finance and accounting for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Aftermarket
• Thorough understanding of FAR/DFAR and other government laws and regulations. Experience with DCAA/DCMA and other government audits.
• Experience with a variety of contract types and customers in government contracting
• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Able to develop and nurture effective relationships at all levels of the organizations
• Capable of establishing a trusting relationship with the private equity investor
• Flexible, nimble and adaptive
• Works well under pressure, tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Leads by example
• An exceptional ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach and develop his/ her team
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both oral and written; a boardroom presence and ability to communicate effectively with external constituents
• Unquestionable business ethics, personal integrity and moral stance
• High energy with a “fire in the belly” and a passion for the product; desire and ability to ignite and rally the troops
• Must have executive presence and be able to convey confidence when delivering information about the company’s financials

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Hands on modeling: 13 week cash flow, pricing, budgeting, forecasting
• Strategic & Operational planning
• Annual operations budget
• Financial Analysis, Reporting & Control
• Financial statement analysis
• Profit & loss forecast
• Project Management
• Financial information system implementation
• Corporate process improvement projects
• Contract cost proposals & estimates-at-completion
• Cash Management
• Capital expenditures
• Cash flow forecasting
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Process flowcharts (w/mgmt control points)
• Policy & procedure documentation

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of finance experience in roles of increasing responsibility. Undergraduate degree from a top 25 college or university; MBA preferred.
• Must have served as standalone CFO with full cash management responsibilities.
• Industry background in Manufacturing (Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Automotive or similar industries).
• Experience in both large and small organizations and substantial experience as the finance leader during a major restructuring / turnaround.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contracts, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPA preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.