Chief Financial Officer

This position will report directly to the CEO. The CFO and Operations Vice President will serve as a business partner, an enabler and a problem solver in strategic issues facing the Company and hands-on designer of the accounting and financial functions. You will be responsible for a broad range of activities that support the financial effectiveness and excellence of the company. As a strong communicator and skilled financial professional, you will make it your mission to streamline our inventory management, monthly close process, vendor payments and financial reporting processes. You will produce thorough financial-status reports and critical analysis for the CEO to make actionable recommendation to aid in our continued top-line and bottom-line growth.

Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities:

OPERATIONS

• Inventory Management
• Distribution
• Customer Service Levels

FINANCIAL

• The CFO will take a leadership role with respect to effective interpretation of financial information to identify key issues and strategies.
• Provide substantially improved and actionable recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• The CFO will develop and implement department structure and processes to obtain optimum efficiency of the business while partnering with the Corporate Controllers to establish and maintain an effective internal control structure, with self-audit procedures that will ensure the consistent application of accounting policies. As appropriate, ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts. Utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organizations operations and business plans.
• Provide support and direction on financial activities including completing month-end closing, preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, Accounts Receivable and Collections, and the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Actively participate in the due diligence and integration of new acquisitions, including assisting in migration of financial operations (accounting, financial reporting, payroll, AP, RCM, etc.) to ECP
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, new projects and/or initiatives and regulatory action to ensure the appropriate return on investment.
• Refine/ establish appropriate metrics to assist the Division leadership in determining appropriate use of funds, expense control, etc.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Develop a highly skilled and well-trained world class staff which includes providing appropriate training, coaching and career.

Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate strength across a few key factors:

· Technical Excellence: Has a solid understanding of all the finance and capital allocation functions as well as a depth of knowledge and experience on the analytical side of finance. Strong financial planning and analysis skills that allow business partners to make better operating decisions are a must. Knowledge of retail operations, product merchandising principles, and services are highly desirable. In addition, strong technical proficiency with enterprise grade ERP systems.

· Learning and Intellect: Demonstrated intellectual horsepower and a curious mindset. He/she must be able to deep dive into the details of the business while staying focused on the big picture. He/she must be able to conceptualize and analyze both problems and solutions, identifying key metrics that will help the entire organization to improve performance. He/she must be able to show an interest in both the consumer and the customers of the company.

· Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to build and sustain an excellent relationship at multiple levels in the workplace and with the various external constituencies. He/she must be highly articulate (both verbally and in writing) and able to communicate the companys successes and opportunities with passion and intensity. He/she must be seen as a leader by the organization and by the financial community.

· Executing for Results: Demonstrated ability to drive results in an organization and build consensus behind decisions that may not always be popular; a genuine willingness to challenge the status-quo. He/she must have a history of managing execution and making or exceeding plan. He/she will be well versed in performance management and have the capability to be a strong business partner to the line leaders in the organization. He/she must be able to define the metrics that drive performance, educate the organization on what is/isnt working and push the organization.

Requirements:

A minimum 20 years of demonstrated experience in a financial leadership role with 15 years as a CFO and 10 years Consumer Products Company with a high sku count

Expert level knowledge of both manufacturing and retail practices.

Bachelors degree in accounting with a CPA.

Public Accounting (Big Four) Experience.

Hands-on full cycle US GAAP Accounting experience, including delivering a full set of financial statements monthly.

Good understanding of supply chain procedures. Ability to analyze supply chain alternative.

Experience at a growth-stage business and designing a scalable finance and accounting function.

Preferred Requirements:

Advanced degree

Arsenault is an equal opportunity employer, Arsenault prides itself in providing employees with a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. This means we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ones race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, leave of absence or termination.