Job Location : New York,NY, USA
The CFO is a strategic executive responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and driving financial performance across the organization. This role requires a balance of operational leadership, risk management, and strategic planning to support both domestic and international business activities.
Strategic Financial Leadership:
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead and develop accounting, finance/treasury and credit teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Support expansion, warehousing, and logistics initiatives with financial insights.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Managers on financial planning and risk management.
Financial Operations:
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and board reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, and credit lines to support seasonal fluctuations.
• Implement risk hedge strategies for foreign currency transactions.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management:
• Direct the implementation and monitoring of internal controls, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and governance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with J-SOX and other internal control frameworks, including reporting requirements related to internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, insurance providers and financial institutions.
Credit Management:
• Oversee the credit department and ensure robust credit policies are in place to assess customer risk and manage exposure.
• Approve credit limits and monitor receivables aging, past due accounts, and bad debt reserves.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to align credit decisions with business growth while protecting cash flow.
• Lead initiatives to improve DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and reduce delinquency rates.
Operational Efficiency:
• Collaborate with commercial teams (sales and purchasing) and provide financial and administrative support and advice to drive strategic growth.
• Partner with operations to optimize cost of delivery, warehouse efficiency, and vendor terms.
• Lead cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field and a MBA or CPA (or equivalent) is required.
• 15+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in distribution, logistics, or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.