Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Chief financial officer- Reputed Manufacturing company

- A leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us.

- We're searching for an experienced chief financial officer with minimum CA qualified to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success.

- The CFO will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position.

- This seasoned strategist will understand current accounting practices & trends and adapting to change.

- As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.

Objectives of this role :

- Take responsibility for all cash management, investments, financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis and financial reporting.

- Help drive the company's financial strategy and hiring needs.

- Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same.

- Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization.

- Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.

- Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.

Responsibilities :

- Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting.

- Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.

- Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.

- Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company.

- Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general).

Required skills and qualifications :

- Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles.

- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.

- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.

- Working knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of credit.

Preferred skills and qualifications :

- CA with 20+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent role.

- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cost accounting, variance analysis, inventory management, and data analytics.

- Proven track record of financial leadership and strategic thinking.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

- Comfortable working in a fast paced, growing and complex organization.