Quest Talent Solutions Looking for VP of Finance at Largo, FL Full Time

Vice President of Finance

The Vice President of Finance leads the Finance function for the Company including Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting, and Strategic Financial Planning. The position also has responsibility for the Company’s Information Technology function.

The Vice President of Finance is a strategic business partner to the CEO and the Company’s Leadership Team. The position has two direct reports (Controller and IT Manager) and reports directly to the CEO.

Strategy, Planning and Management

• Create and establish annual and long-range plan financial objectives that align with the Company’s growth plan and objectives. Provide both short- and long-term recommendations to the Executive Team, CEO, the Company’s ownership team and the Board of Directors.
• Report, assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization and its business units relative to operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monthly financial reporting to be completed by the 10th business day of each month.
• Lead the annual audit process including selection of outside auditors.
• Hire and manage Finance, Accounting and IT resources as required.
• Implement and maintain business processes, policies and procedures as required to maintain accounting and finance controls and safeguard business assets and performance.
• Serve as a key member of the Company’s Leadership Team.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the Company including cash flow /liquidity forecasting and all supporting schedules.
• Review and analyze Company and Business Unit financial performance on a monthly and annual basis and make recommendations for improvement. Prepare monthly financial packet for the Board of Directors.
• Evaluate and recommend an appropriate course of action for all new product and service offerings for the Company.
• Evaluate and recommend actions to improve manufacturing and fulfillment operational efficiency.
• Lead the customer price quoting process with the Sales function and make recommendations and approvals as required.
• Prepare and analyze individual customer profitability analyses and make recommendations as required.
• Identify and execute against cost savings opportunities ongoing.

Financial Management, Policies, Relationships

• Develop and utilize forward-looking models including activity-based analysis to provide insight into company plans and resources required to execute those plans.
• Manage cash flow and ensure availability of funds for ongoing operational needs.
• Oversee AP and AR functions; approve payables, sign checks, authorize wires and ACH’s, and collaborate across functions to provide visibility and leadership relating to all collections.
• Maintain the company’s financial books and records including fixed asset register.
• Represent the Company and facilitate and manage banking, supplier, customer, auditor, outside legal and investor relationships as required.
• Review, edit, approve commercial terms of all contracts with customers, suppliers, service providers and investors. Maintain up-to-date database of all contracts.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
• 10+ years in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Consumer Package Goods background preferred. Two of the three are ideal.
• Demonstrated FP&A capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP.
• Hands-on ERP systems experience. Syspro experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, executive presence, ability to motivate a team.