Chief Financial Officer
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Location: | Eagan, MN |
| Reports To: | CEO/Owner |
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The CFO plays a key role in the strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible to partner all senior leaders with the development and execution of the Company’s short and long-term financial goals and strategic planning to ensure maximum growth and profitability.
As an executive leader, this position has overall responsibility for all Financial Operations and provides leadership and vision to create a highly engaged, motivated team to execute our business plans. The CFO operates cross-functionally and develops strong relationships inside and outside of the organization as they lead our employees and leaders to drive world-class experience.
This role directs the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions and the financial community, and directs the Accounting, Billing, FP&A and Payroll departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.
In addition, this role is responsible to support business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals and objectives timely and effectively.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Active member of the executive leadership team (ELT) to drive strategic and tactical initiatives as well as drive top and bottom-line results
- Active participation with our Advisory Board and related processes and activities
- Provide leadership for new ideas and approaches to drive operational rigor and results
- Support CEO with clear, data-driven recommendations; identify and address risks in line with company goals and objectives
- Evaluate strategies to expand on the core strengths of the business and respond to competitive developments in the industry
- Development and management of key performance processes and metrics
- Lead and be accountable for the Financial functions and operations of the organization
- Oversee and direct banking, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization
- Direct the financial leadership, including controllers, in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services
- Direct and hold all team members accountable to high standards, consistency and achieving goals
- Create continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes, training, and help control costs
- Direct activities such as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization
- Appraise organization’s financial position and issue regular reports on organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth
- Direct and coordinate timely, accurate and reliable budget programs
- Direct accounting procedures and financial reporting processes together with all other statistical supplemental reports
- Oversee and direct the preparation and issuance of the corporation’s annual financial statements and audit reports
- Stay current on and analyze studies of general economic, business, and market conditions and their impact on the organization’s policies and operations; adjust as relevant
- Analyze operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole organization, and determine their financial impact
- Evaluate and recommend business partnering opportunities
- Establish and maintain contacts with owners, financial institutions, and the investment community
Personnel development, including but not limited to:
- Complete staff performance reviews timely and effectively
- Promote, hire or replace team members as needed, to keep our abilities at a level that matches our business needs and/or industry trends
- Direct and manage your team member’s activities (including delegating duties as appropriate) in alignment with their respective department goals and in support of the overall Company goals
- Lead and ensure team members are accountable, meet deadlines timely and are results focused
- Ensure team members operate, interact and communicate in a respectful and professional manner consistently
- Encourage effective and efficient personnel performance through team building, leadership, motivation, training, coaching and professional development and growth
- Address performance concerns timely and effectively
- Establish departmental procedures, work instructions and/or measurement systems consistent with Company policies, processes and directives (as needed)
- Display open communication with all related personnel of the Company
- Create and support a culture of strong, engaged, challenged, productive and loyal team members
Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in financial field required; MBA and CPA preferred
- 10+ years’ experience as a CFO and/or senior financial leadership role required
- Transportation and Logistics Industry experience a plus
- Past Senior Executive role and related experience required
- Strong banking and financial community relationship experience required
- High level of financial, accounting, FP&A, tax, insurance and overall financial operations skills
- Strong M&A experience required
- Must have demonstrated analytical skills and be able to balance intuition with experience, skills and knowledge well
- Strong technology skills
- Must be adaptable and lead the organization through change skillfully
- Demonstrated proficiency in working collaboratively and cross-functionally with all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership, interpersonal & negotiation skills
- Must be collaborative, an innovative thinker and decisive
- Must be results oriented with strong strategic thinking skills and approach
- Must be able to build and foster new and existing business relationships and partners
- Strong executive presence and visibility
- High sense of urgency and passion for working in a face-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to drive business activities with a high level of personal integrity and professionalism
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team developing abilities (strong team following)
- Strong change management skills
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