Chief Financial Officer Columbia, SC
Posted On: November 15, 2024General Summary
Colite is a world leader in full-service sign manufacturing. We know the global market. And we understand how to bring the right people, products, and technology together to deliver signage programs on time and on budget. Some of the world’s best-known companies trust us to enhance and protect their brand globally. And they have for more than 70 years. The successful candidate will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and grow and improve our financial position. As a member of senior management, the CFO will work closely with the senior leadership team and should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. A CFO must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
This is a self-starter, self-motivated position reporting directly to the Managing Partners in Columbia, SC.
· Organize and manage all company financial matters.
· Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable.
· Supervise finance personnel such as controllers, financial advisors, accounts receivables, and accounts payables, and delegate tasks accordingly.
· Oversee all fiscal reporting within the company and create monthly reports.
· Oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general).
· Comply with national and local financial requirements including any new or emerging legislation.
· Devise and manage strategic financial plans, including methods to increase revenue and reduce costs.
· Manage and track budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax (income tax, state sales tax and international VAT tax) information.
· Determine finance KPIs and operational KPIs that drive financial performance.
· Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets.
· Work with senior project managers to ensure contract compliance and reporting.
· Plan and manage all risk management activities for the company including insurance coverage.
· Budget, forecast, and oversee capital investments.
· Adhere to the law and company’s policies.
· Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled organization with strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.
· Management, leadership, and mentoring of human resources and IT departments.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· 15+ years’ leading finance and accounting functions, with at least 5 years as a CFO.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Exceptional time management and ability to think critically and problem solve under pressure.
· Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
· Excellent knowledge of corporate financial law.
· Hands-on experience with risk management.
· Hands-on experience with financial management software, along with ERP implementation.
· Experience with MS Office products and multiple ERP systems (Epicor experience preferred)
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & DETAILS:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
· CPA preferred.
· Results-driven personality
· Steadfast resolve and personal integrity
