About the Company - A well respected International manufacturing company with offices in Buffalo is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for their US operations. This person will oversee all finance and accounting, and will be responsible for making sure the company has a firm grip on its finances, and that information is shared with the leadership teams both here and internationally. This individual, in addition to the traditional Finance Director duties (AP, AR, Budgets, Cash Management, forecasting, etc,.)will also be expected to collaborate closely with the President on strategy, industry trends and product ideas. Excellent leadership qualities are an important part of the profile we are seeking.
About the Role - Requirements:
- Seven years experience in finance with a manufacturing company (or related);
- Five years in a leadership role as a finance director, controller, CFO or similar role;
- The highest levels of ethics and life values;
- A collaborative, confident leader who makes others feel comfortable yet accountable - with a focus on employee engagement and quality work;
- Strong accounting skills; CPA nice to have;
- Good understanding of local, State and federal accounting guidelines including compliance;
- Able to navigate SAS software;
- A kind person who takes pride in their work and is a strong team player.
Qualifications - Education details
- Bachelors degree, MBA preferred; CPA nice to have;
- Manufacturing experience in a role similar to this one;
Required Skills
- Accounting and finance;
- Leadership;
- Professional presentation;
- Strong reporting experience, monthly, quarterly, annual;
- Budgeting;
- Strategic thinker;
- Must do the right thing, even when no one is looking. No compromises.
- Technology know-how;
Pay range and compensation package - $170,000 - $220,000 base plus bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement - Our client does not discriminate again anyone.