Chief Financial Officer
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SMV Recruiting is actively looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Our client is a dynamic player in the heavy equipment and machinery industry, with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, driving growth, and optimizing operations within this dealer network. Our client is looking for someone with heavy machinery manufacturing/dealership networking experience, coupled with experience leading cultural change, and a track record to streamlining process and increasing profitability in a fast and dynamic environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead financial initiatives, work closely with the executive leadership team, and leverage data-driven insights to make impactful decisions and lead strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives while supervising the accounting, finance and IT team
- Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations (SOX) including month-end closing activities, cash, credit, assets, etc.
- Lead strategic forecasting efforts to anticipate market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Manage the annual budgeting, planning and forecasting processes
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for each operating function within the company including but not limited to labor productivity and asset management.
- Analyze data to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive operational efficiencies
- Utilize data analytics to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and drive business growth
- Responsible for tax strategy and leading annual audits
- Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership while driving financial excellence
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement data-centric strategies
- Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, streamline operations, and enhance productivity
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to align financial goals with broader organizational objectives
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred
- Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial executive, ideally for a heavy machinery manufacturer or distributor
- Strong financial acumen with a track record of driving financial performance
- Demonstrated ability to positively motivate and influence others and lead creative problem-solving efforts
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills