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Chief Financial Officer

Job Description: 

Founded in 2003, Mr. Greens Produce has grown into a well-known produce distributor currently serving various well-known industries such as restaurants, hotels and institutions. We pride ourselves not only on providing the highest quality fresh products, but also the best customer service in the industry. We provide our customers with all of the necessary tools to be the leaders in the food service industry. We look forward to the opportunities that the future will bring to us all.

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced produce finance expert to lead our team as a Chief Financial Officer.

As the CFO you will act as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team. You will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the financial performance of our organization with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. You will provide insight and recommendations for both short term and long term growth plans for our organization.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA Required
  • 5 Years minimum experience as a CFO in a medium to large produce company
  • 10+ Years total accounting or finance experience
  • Outstanding Knowledge and Understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance and SEC Reporting.
  • Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
  • Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills,
  • Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.
Responsibilities & Duties: 

Strategy, Planning and Management

  • Act as Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
  • Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide insight and recommendations to both short term and long term growth plan of organization.
  • Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestion for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
  • Communicate, engage and interact with Executive Leadership Team.
  • Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
  • Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
  • Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
  • Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports; monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
  • Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
  • Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
  • Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
  • Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations

  • Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems; supervise company financial staff.
  • Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
  • Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements.
  • Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
  • Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
  • Oversee the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
  • Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
  • Hire, develop and manage accounting directors, managers and staff.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
  • Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals with Senior Management.

Financial Management

  • Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
  • Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.
  • Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
  • Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
  • Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analysis to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.

Financial Relations and Policies

  • Engage finance committee and/or board of directors to develop short term and long term plans, projections and budgets.
  • Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials.
  • Remain current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations.

Finance and Accounting Team Management

  • Mentor and develop a team of senior managers and/or directors, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.

Cash Management

  • Oversee weekly cash management.
  • Oversee AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs.
  • Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

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