Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, benefits, and tax compliance. Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain accurate, timely financial records and reporting. Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and bank covenant reports. Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO; monitor performance against forecasts and recommend adjustments. Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support business objectives. Partner with operations and sales teams to analyze financial drivers, evaluate performance against budget, and support decision-making. Oversee product costing processes, including activity-based costing (ABC) and annual updates to bills of materials (BOMs). Establish departmental goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives using SMART goal methodology. Develop, mentor, and manage accounting staff, including performance management, training, and professional development. Ensure compliance with company policies, including safety, employee relations, and disciplinary procedures; collaborate with HR as needed. Maintain strong internal controls, enforce policies and procedures, and foster effective cross-functional relationships. Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and financial stewardship. Ensure consistent attendance and reliability in fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or higher preferred with 5 or more years of progressive experience.
- Ability to write clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
- Proven experience with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel software.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced accountant and financial analyst with experience preferably in a food manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, benefits, and tax compliance.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain accurate, timely financial records and reporting.
- Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and bank covenant reports.
- Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO; monitor performance against forecasts and recommend adjustments.
- Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support business objectives.
- Partner with operations and sales teams to analyze financial drivers, evaluate performance against budget, and support decision-making.
- Oversee product costing processes, including activity-based costing (ABC) and annual updates to bills of materials (BOMs).
- Establish departmental goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives using SMART goal methodology.
- Develop, mentor, and manage accounting staff, including performance management, training, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, including safety, employee relations, and disciplinary procedures; collaborate with HR as needed.
- Maintain strong internal controls, enforce policies and procedures, and foster effective cross-functional relationships.
- Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and financial stewardship.
- Ensure consistent attendance and reliability in fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
Benefits
- On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from
- Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Advancement and growth opportunities
- Fun employee and family events
- Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries
- Safety bonuses and raffles
- Employee assistance program
- Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
