Unity Search has partnered with a fast-growing, international Retail/Distribution company in the DFW area in its search for VP of Finance and Accounting. Reporting directly to the President and based at the corporate headquarters, this person will have ultimate responsibility for all accounting and finance functions of the company including but not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the top ranked finance person in the organization and will be the "right hand" to the President
- Train and mentor accounting staff - including a strong Corporate Accounting Manager - and have ultimate oversight on accounting
- Present financial updates/board decks at quarterly board meetings and provide necessary guidance
- Prepare all budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis for the President and the board
- Serve as the primary point of contact for interactions with attorneys, CPAs, banks, and consultants
- For anticipated acquisitions of the company, direct the due diligence process with consultants and assist with the integration of acquired companies.
- Various special projects for the President
Unique Attributes:
- Fast growing Retail/Distribution company
- Company plans to double revenue to $100M in next 3-4 years
- Highly visible role with a great opportunity to make an impact - role reports to the President and will truly have a "seat at the table" for strategic decisions of the company
- Great opportunity for this person to earn the CFO title for the company
- Casual work environment
- Solid benefits
Requirements:
- CPA highly preferred
- 10+ years of relevant accounting foundation with some recent FP&A experience
- At least limited exposure to Inventory highly preferred via exposure to a Manufacturing, Distribution, Consumer Products or Retail industry company required
- Demonstrated supervisory ability
- Ability and desire to think at a high level and yet also comfortable diving into the details when necessary
- Good communication/presentation skills required