Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes - Full-time

Description

We have a rare and wonderful opportunity to join the leadership of Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes in the critical role of

Chief Financial Officer - candidates must have chain restaurant experience to be considered.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Summary An experienced leader and financial executive with appropriate industry experience. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills. A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor. An excellent negotiator who is experienced in contracts. A decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is well versed in systems. Directs the organization's technical, administrative, legal, financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community within the framework of the company values by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.

Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.

Establish credibility throughout the organization, the Board, and shareholder partners as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, tax, accounting, finance, long range forecasting, legal and insurance activities for the organization.

Directs the Controller in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper legal and financial records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.

Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.

Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.

Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.

Directs and coordinates the establishment of budget programs.

Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities.

Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.

Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the corporation's annual reporting requirements.

Oversees legal issues that arise within the Organization including, contracts, litigation, and selection of external counsel.

Serves as secretary to the Company and maintains the Company’s corporate minute books and other legal corporate matters.

Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.

Analyzes operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole institution, and determines their financial impact.

Evaluates and recommends business partnering opportunities.

Establishes and maintains contacts with shareholders, financial institutions, and the investment community.

Evaluation of the departments within the reporting structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.

Embraces and demonstrates the company culture and values in everyday conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise Finance & Accounting, Contracts, Risk and Asset Protection departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred: Master's degree (M. B. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA license preferred.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong knowledge of database software; internet software; Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Other

Public Company and Private /Venture Capital Experience preferred.

Multi-location industry experience preferred.

EOE / EVerify Employer