Oversees the business-wide field finance function, including financial planning and analysis, financial control, cost accounting, accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, and credit and collections.
Leads analysis, planning, and control of the organization’s financial transactions, systems, and procedures.
Supports Area President and Business Unit Financial Leadership.
Collaborates with Area and Region Leadership to maintain and enhance interface capabilities with other functions and departments.
Analyzes, identifies, and proposes action for problem-solving with the operations and leadership teams.
Provides coaching and direction to the region finance teams.
Key participant in Area and Business Unit cross-functional leadership team.
Develops and supports Business Unit strategies.
Ensures compliance with Corporate and governmental requirements.
Ensures all financial and accounting controls, reconciliations, and internal audit remediation items are completed.
Proactively manages the cash conversion cycle to improve cash flow.
Ensures compliance with production and inventory control policies.
Evaluates the financial impact of plans and processes to achieve goals.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business.
Minimum 5-10 years in a mid to senior-level finance or accounting position.
Experience in both Union and Non-Union environments, preferred
Experience in a manufacturing and/or food production environment
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Working knowledge of short
and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, sites, Corporate and the business community in a proactive and constructive manner.
Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures in a timely manner.

Chief Financial Officer

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