CFO

This Chief Financial Officer will be directly employed by one of Highland Capital Management's affiliate/portfolio companies.

 

Position ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Chief Executive Officer in the development of the Company's strategic vision/planning, while providing financial advice and counsel on day-to-day operating issues.Manage corporate finance, banking and investor relationships.Implement and refine risk management, cash management and financial reporting programs.Provide operational insight for the company, thus allowing the executive team to better understand and manage the business.Prepare short-term, quarterly and annual operating plans and look to move the business forward and add shareholder value.Lead implementation of cost accounting projects.Monitor internal/external conditions and trends and appraise the effects of the economy on the organization's opportunities.Manage capital budgeting and financial planning processes to ensure they are linked with corporate strategy and overall business goals.Help lead and drive acquisitions and divestitures.Aggressively develop and monitor benchmarks and metrics; be key leader in search for improvements within the Company's operations through use of financial indicators.Work with the Board of Directors in effectively assisting in financial matters, i.e., budget, long range planning, strategy, etc.Develop a good working relationship with the executive team in finance and other functions.Prepare and issue monthly financial and operational reports for the executive team. Identify key cost drivers and solutions related to the company's performance which represent deviations from budget, prior year or attainable levels.Quickly understand the Company's cost structure and the competitive pressures in the areas of cost, quality and delivery.Develop/mentor accounting staff members and recruit finance executives to further strengthen the Company's structure/foundation.

 

Qualifications Experience as a CFO or lead finance manager within a manufacturing/operations environmentBachelor's degree CPA certification desiredMBA with an emphasis on Finance is idealA demonstrated ability to scope, plan and administer projects of high complexityShould possess experience in establishing business intelligence/reporting systems such as customer/product profitability reports and have a measurable history of reducing costsIdeally, will have participated in economic analysis and due diligence for acquisitions, feasibility studies for new business strategies, budgeting and capital markets