StevenDouglas Looking for Chief Financial Officer – CPG at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

Looking for a strategic and operationally oriented CFO for a large, high growth, global, Consumer Products / Distribution Company with over 200+ employees at 12 distribution centers throughout the country. The company represents multiple leading FMCG “fast-moving consumer goods” brands from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Spain, Netherland, Argentina, South Africa, UAE, Canada, Columbia, Mexico, Ecuador, China, Turkey and Vietnam.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with CEO and senior leadership team in operating the business and optimizing financial results by providing strategic focus and effective leadership and management of the financial operations of the company
• Provide laser focus on KPI’s ensuring company management is driven to create enterprise value Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analysis, and information reports for internal and external constituents
• Provide input into operational/strategic decisions by providing incisive, forward-looking financial analyses of key business drivers (profitability analysis, operational practices)
• Drive financial communication with the CEO, audit committee, and Board of Directors
• Assess business risks and opportunities and make appropriate, intelligent recommendations that impact the Company’s operations and financial planning processes.
• Serve as an integral participant in acquisition analysis and negotiation activity relative to the continuing expansion of the organization.
• Develop accurate financial and managerial information which will serve as the basis for sound business decisions.
• Drive pricing models in support of organic revenue growth
• Be a visible leader who drives working capital improvement and cash flow as well as growing EBITDA and top line revenue.
• Be a strategic business partner to all areas of the company with regard to cash flow, cost controls, financial statements and expenses, and identify potential areas of exposure.
• Participate in the development of company strategies for utilization of financial resources and attainment of long-term business objectives.
• Assure compliance with accounting standards, responsible for all accounting and controllership activities and ensure maintenance of appropriate internal control safeguards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree required within Finance, Accounting, Business Management or similar.
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of Senior Management Experience required.
• 15+ years of significant finance experience having progression in roles and seniority across all disciplines of the Finance function, efficiently and effectively managing all key finance processes while delivering high value-added business insights through rigorous FP&A and operational finance capability in a large fast-paced company that has grown and continues to grow. Significant depth in financial and debt management, taxation, lender and shareholder relationships. Must have a track record of success in job performance.
• Experience working in a similar organization (e.g. Food Distribution, Foodservices, CPG, or other interrelated Distribution platforms etc.) that is rapidly growing.
• Experience developing a finance team, fostering productive team environments and building relationships and appropriately enhancing it to meet the needs of a growing business.
• Demonstrated ability to actively lead ongoing financial and business reviews and drive performance and continuous improvement, and an understanding of P&L and balance sheet management. Strong analytical skillset.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading. “Roll up your sleeves mentality.”
• Capable of directing the resolution of highly complex or challenging business problems while applying advanced and analytical thought and judgement
• Possess exemplary leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail (people, product & service)
• Strong written and oral communication; solid presentation skills required.
• Experience working in/for privately held organization as well as reporting through executive management and/or BOD.