CFO

SolomonEdwards; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwards seeks a senior finance executive to lead the organization’s financial strategy and management, overseeing accounting, forecasting, FP&A, and investor relationships. You will direct budgeting, cash flow, tax compliance, audits, and risk management, partnering with the board and senior leadership to drive growth and profitability.

The role requires deep GAAP/IFRS knowledge, a CPA or MBA, and 10+ years as a VP of Finance or CFO, with 5+ years in chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or MBA is required.
• 10+ years of experience as a VP of Finance or CFO.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and management of accounting, finance, forecasting, FP&A, supply chain, and investor relations.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance against long-term goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee month-end close, tax filings, audits, and external reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Strategic financial planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Finance software systems

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy and management of the organization planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, FP&A, supply chain, revenue cycle, investor relationships and partnerships.

About the Role

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations of a growth plan for the organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software.
• Establish financial objectives that align with plans for growth and expansion.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable reporting requirements.
• Evaluate risk and recommend appropriate financial protections.
• Manage the financial and reporting systems of the organization.
• Provide financial analysis in support of strategic and business initiatives.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budget, profit and loss, and weekly cash flow.
• Regularly review and analyze financial results and provide recommendations.
• Manage financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee maintenance and backup of all accounting systems.
• Oversee the preparation of timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Oversee the month end close process.Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee cash, investments and asset management.
• Maintain external relationships with banking, vendors and business partners.
• Engage finance committee and board of directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or MBA.
• 10 years minimum experience as a VP of Finance or CFO.
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
• 5+ years working in the chemical manufacturing industry.