About this role
The Regional CFO is responsible for the fiscal and regulatory matters within their region. As part of the local executive team, the CFO supports the VP/GM, and provides timely reporting and strategic recommendations regarding the long-term business, and achievement of revenue and profit goals, is a contributing member of the Finance Council, and responds in a timely and accurate way to SupplyOne corporates requirements. The individual in this role provides leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teams.
Key Duties & Accountabilities (Primary responsibilities & quantifiable measurements)
Essential Functions (Essential/secondary functions that support the primary responsibilities)
- Assess, oversee and evaluate financial performance of the region with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, forecasts, reporting and auditing.
- Operate as a strategic business partner to the executive team.
- Create and establish annual financial objectives with the senior team that align with SupplyOnes growth and profitability objectives.
- Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team members, managing work allocation, training, performance and the building of an effective team.
- Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
- Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
- Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
- Ensure timely preparation and presentation of monthly reports
- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations
- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
- Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns documents
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
- This is a team-based role and will require other duties as needed.
- Ensure timely preparation and presentation of monthly reports
- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations
- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
- Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns documents
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
Qualifications
Organizational Core Values (Behaviors and values that are essential to be successful in our environment)
- People First - Fosters culture that prioritizes trust and respect, focuses on well-being, growth and development of employees, emphasizes collaboration and honest, open and direct communication, is accountable for actions
- Unique Customer Solutions - Listens to customers and understands their unique needs, goes above and beyond to deliver innovative customer solutions, demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset
- Passion to Serve - Responds quickly to customer needs, delivers on commitments, exhibits a sense of urgency, demonstrates a commitment to making a positive impact on customers, employees and communities, embraces empathy, integrity and compassion in all interactions
- Agility - Quickly adapts to changing customer needs and market dynamics, demonstrates and encourages creativity, flexibility and intelligent risk taking, embraces forward progress and change, open to new ideas
- Growth Focus - Results driven, continuously drives profitable growth, not satisfied with status quo, continuously seeks improvement, embraces stretch goals
Educational/Training Requirements/Experience (What your background should look like)
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably within the packaging industry.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP systems.
- Corrugated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region regularly.
- Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, SOX, and other essential reporting
- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate
- Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
- Proven experience in financial project management.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills – able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
- Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel