Director of Finance - FP&A
Cedar Electronics, University Park, IL, United States
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Directs the preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organizations’ financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.
Directs the organizations issuance of credit by establishing credit-rating criteria, determining credit ceilings, and monitoring the collections of past-due accounts
Review and analysis of internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.)
Analysis of external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.)
Financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities
Ownership of short to midterm execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department
Ownership of AOP creation and quarterly forecasting
Implementation of new company/entity
All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds is regularly required for filing and other record keeping duties
Vision must be sufficient for inputting data into a computer
Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries
Job site visits are strongly encouraged
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoor office/home environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required: Masters of Business Administration, Master’s in Finance, or related field preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred
8+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy required
Experience in strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate financing
Commitment to integrity, accountability and leadership
Proactive problem solving, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for Finance
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments
Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team
Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, create financial reports, and provide insights to support decision making
Knowledge of financial regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with tax laws, financial reporting standards, and internal controls
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.
This role will require to sign both a non-compete and non-solicit agreement. The candidate will be eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus for each form they sign, totaling $1000. This Sign-On Bonus will be paid out on the first pay period following date of hire.
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Directs the preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organizations’ financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.
Directs the organizations issuance of credit by establishing credit-rating criteria, determining credit ceilings, and monitoring the collections of past-due accounts
Review and analysis of internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.)
Analysis of external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.)
Financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities
Ownership of short to midterm execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department
Ownership of AOP creation and quarterly forecasting
Implementation of new company/entity
All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds is regularly required for filing and other record keeping duties
Vision must be sufficient for inputting data into a computer
Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries
Job site visits are strongly encouraged
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoor office/home environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required: Masters of Business Administration, Master’s in Finance, or related field preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred
8+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy required
Experience in strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate financing
Commitment to integrity, accountability and leadership
Proactive problem solving, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for Finance
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments
Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team
Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, create financial reports, and provide insights to support decision making
Knowledge of financial regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with tax laws, financial reporting standards, and internal controls
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.
This role will require to sign both a non-compete and non-solicit agreement. The candidate will be eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus for each form they sign, totaling $1000. This Sign-On Bonus will be paid out on the first pay period following date of hire.
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