CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Seres Smith Consulting; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Seres Smith Consulting is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to direct the financial activities of the division and oversee the accounting department, cost accounting, cash management, tax reporting, budgeting/forecasting and audits for three plants.

The CFO will supervise accounting staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage external audits while implementing strong financial controls and IT systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in financial management in a manufacturing/production environment required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Closely monitor working capital and suggest actions to keep it as low as possible.
• Plan, consolidate and maintain company budget and forecasts.
• Oversee weekly cash management and tax document preparation.
• Oversee all financial processes and external audits; interact with auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Confidentiality

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Job description

CFO
Tulsa, OK
The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of division and direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries. This position is responsible for managing the accounting department, controlling function, cost accounting, cash management, tax report preparation, budget/forecast preparation and audit functions for three manufacturing plants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.

Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.

Closely follow development of working capital and suggest and follow up on necessary actions to keep it as low as possible.

Plan, consolidate and maintain company budget and forecasts.

Manages cost accounting function to analyze product margins and provide input into product pricing.

Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.

Oversee weekly cash management.

Manages local governmental and bank contacts.

Oversee preparation of company tax documents.

Oversee all financial processes, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.

Prepare and present the management reporting including analysis.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Manages insurance contracts including commercial, risk management and employee benefits policies.

Manage information technology infrastructure, enterprise software, database and systems maintenance.

Enhances and implements financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems

Supports information technology functions in the U.S.

Be familiar with and support the effort of implementing the quality policy and ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 (if applicable) Quality Management Systems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all other related duties and assignments as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides direct supervision to Accounting and controlling employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; issuing rewards and performance correction; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP.

Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization

Must have high level of confidentiality and ethical conduct

Strong analytical skills

Must be well organized and self-directed

High attention to details and ability to explain them effectively

Proficiency with computer platforms and applications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred. Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance required.
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Minimum of eight years of hands-on experience in financial management in a manufacturing/production environment required.