Chief Financial Officer
Harrisburg, PA
Full Time
Experienced
Grow with Feeser's
From humble beginnings in 1901 as a local produce company in downtown Harrisburg, PA, Feeser's Food Distributors has blossomed into a diverse food distribution powerhouse. With roots firmly planted in central Pennsylvania, we now proudly serve customers across PA, NJ, DE, MD, and Northern VA.
Spanning 20 acres, our headquarters boasts 275,000 square feet of top-notch warehouse facilities equipped with cutting-edge cooling, freezing, and storage tech. We take pride in our meticulously maintained fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring reliable service our customers can count on.
For over a century, customer satisfaction has been our top priority. Guided by a seasoned management team, Feeser's remains dedicated to providing timely deliveries and exceptional service from start to finish. Trust us for a consistently great experience every time.
Position Summary:
Feeser's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is actively involved and meticulous, bringing a strategic viewpoint to the company's financial and operational matters. They are skilled in making complex issues understandable. They have an established ability to solve problems - foresee potential risks or challenges and bring solutions by influencing cross-functional collaboration. They lead their team in setting strategic objectives, mentor them to reach critical milestones, and adapt plans as required while focusing on business goals.
But that's not all! As our CFO, you'll also be vital in reviewing our current accounting processes and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency. We're seeking someone with top-notch communication, technology, analytical, and management skills to excel in this position.
If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
•Leads the finance team in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, financial forecasts, budgets, and analyses.
•Directs the development, measurement, and communication of monthly KPI metrics to help track performance, outlines gap areas, and proposes solutions for bridging the gap.
•Effectively communicates complex financial information and provides financial visibility across the business to drive improvement.
•Plays a crucial role in strategic planning, and critical business initiatives, builds a spending stage gate process, and presents insightful evaluations and business commentary to a variety of audiences.
•Provides business with financial insight and thought partnership inclusive of: Trade and brand promotional spending.
Pricing strategies; New product, channel, and market development.
•Fosters a collaborative learning environment for the finance function leaders and progresses the goals of the overall finance function.
•Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
•Reviews the planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
•Analyzes operations to identify areas needing reorganization, downsizing, or elimination and leads finance-related change management efforts.
•Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
•Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future sales and market share growth. •Oversees investment of funds by considering cash and liquidity risks.
•Manages relationships with owners and stakeholders.
•Develop strategies for product selection, pricing, and marketing.
•Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
•Establishes and maintains the company's overall financial policies and procedures and identifies areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
•Ensures compliance with GAAP and establishes and maintains internal controls to maximize the protection of company assets and improve the accuracy and consistency of reported financial results.
•Coordinates all activities with the company's outside accounting firm, including corporate tax planning and compliance with relevant tax regulations and filings.
•Takes responsibility for all insurance-related renewals.
•Oversees the Human Resources Manager.
•Ensures legal compliance throughout human resource management.
•Ensures human resource policies and programs that align with the company's mission, vision, and values. •Ensures the talent acquisition and retention process results in a diverse and qualified workforce that meets the current and future needs of the organization.
•Fosters a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance.
•Ensures continual improvement in our HR processes to reduce manual work while providing quality service.
What You're Proficient In
•Cost Analysis: You'll be delving into the numbers to understand where our resources are going and how we can optimize spending.
•Financial Planning: Get ready to map out our financial future, ensuring we're on track to meet our goals. •Budgeting and Forecasting: Bring your forecasting skills to the table as we plan for what lies ahead and adjust our budgets accordingly.
•Leadership: Lead the charge in financial decision-making and guide our team toward success.
•Clear Communicator: Break down complex financial concepts into easy-to-understand language for everyone on the team.
•Team Management: Inspire and motivate our finance team to reach new heights together.
•Automation: Streamline our processes through automation, making our workflows more efficient and effective. •Excellent management and supervisory skills.
•Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
•Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to contribute to the strategic planning of the company.
•Strong leadership and team management skills.
•High ethical standards and professionalism, with a commitment to corporate governance.
•Ability to manage relationships with suppliers and customers.
•Must be proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, SUMPRODUCT, data validation, logical operators, and wildcards.
•Ability to leverage technology to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. What You'll Need •A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required.
•Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
•Eight to ten years of experience in financial management is required.
•Wholesale distribution experience is beneficial.
What You'll Enjoy
•Flexible Benefits
•401K plan with Company Match
•Paid Time Off and Holidays
•Inclusive Culture
•Employee Food Discounts
At Feeser's Food Distributors, we're all about embracing diversity, loving what you do, and always growing. So, even if you don't check off every box on the requirements list if this role vibes with your strengths and dreams, go for it!
From humble beginnings in 1901 as a local produce company in downtown Harrisburg, PA, Feeser's Food Distributors has blossomed into a diverse food distribution powerhouse. With roots firmly planted in central Pennsylvania, we now proudly serve customers across PA, NJ, DE, MD, and Northern VA.
Spanning 20 acres, our headquarters boasts 275,000 square feet of top-notch warehouse facilities equipped with cutting-edge cooling, freezing, and storage tech. We take pride in our meticulously maintained fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring reliable service our customers can count on.
For over a century, customer satisfaction has been our top priority. Guided by a seasoned management team, Feeser's remains dedicated to providing timely deliveries and exceptional service from start to finish. Trust us for a consistently great experience every time.
Position Summary:
Feeser's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is actively involved and meticulous, bringing a strategic viewpoint to the company's financial and operational matters. They are skilled in making complex issues understandable. They have an established ability to solve problems - foresee potential risks or challenges and bring solutions by influencing cross-functional collaboration. They lead their team in setting strategic objectives, mentor them to reach critical milestones, and adapt plans as required while focusing on business goals.
But that's not all! As our CFO, you'll also be vital in reviewing our current accounting processes and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency. We're seeking someone with top-notch communication, technology, analytical, and management skills to excel in this position.
If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
•Leads the finance team in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, financial forecasts, budgets, and analyses.
•Directs the development, measurement, and communication of monthly KPI metrics to help track performance, outlines gap areas, and proposes solutions for bridging the gap.
•Effectively communicates complex financial information and provides financial visibility across the business to drive improvement.
•Plays a crucial role in strategic planning, and critical business initiatives, builds a spending stage gate process, and presents insightful evaluations and business commentary to a variety of audiences.
•Provides business with financial insight and thought partnership inclusive of: Trade and brand promotional spending.
Pricing strategies; New product, channel, and market development.
•Fosters a collaborative learning environment for the finance function leaders and progresses the goals of the overall finance function.
•Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
•Reviews the planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
•Analyzes operations to identify areas needing reorganization, downsizing, or elimination and leads finance-related change management efforts.
•Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
•Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future sales and market share growth. •Oversees investment of funds by considering cash and liquidity risks.
•Manages relationships with owners and stakeholders.
•Develop strategies for product selection, pricing, and marketing.
•Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.
•Establishes and maintains the company's overall financial policies and procedures and identifies areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
•Ensures compliance with GAAP and establishes and maintains internal controls to maximize the protection of company assets and improve the accuracy and consistency of reported financial results.
•Coordinates all activities with the company's outside accounting firm, including corporate tax planning and compliance with relevant tax regulations and filings.
•Takes responsibility for all insurance-related renewals.
•Oversees the Human Resources Manager.
•Ensures legal compliance throughout human resource management.
•Ensures human resource policies and programs that align with the company's mission, vision, and values. •Ensures the talent acquisition and retention process results in a diverse and qualified workforce that meets the current and future needs of the organization.
•Fosters a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance.
•Ensures continual improvement in our HR processes to reduce manual work while providing quality service.
What You're Proficient In
•Cost Analysis: You'll be delving into the numbers to understand where our resources are going and how we can optimize spending.
•Financial Planning: Get ready to map out our financial future, ensuring we're on track to meet our goals. •Budgeting and Forecasting: Bring your forecasting skills to the table as we plan for what lies ahead and adjust our budgets accordingly.
•Leadership: Lead the charge in financial decision-making and guide our team toward success.
•Clear Communicator: Break down complex financial concepts into easy-to-understand language for everyone on the team.
•Team Management: Inspire and motivate our finance team to reach new heights together.
•Automation: Streamline our processes through automation, making our workflows more efficient and effective. •Excellent management and supervisory skills.
•Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
•Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to contribute to the strategic planning of the company.
•Strong leadership and team management skills.
•High ethical standards and professionalism, with a commitment to corporate governance.
•Ability to manage relationships with suppliers and customers.
•Must be proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, SUMPRODUCT, data validation, logical operators, and wildcards.
•Ability to leverage technology to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. What You'll Need •A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required.
•Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
•Eight to ten years of experience in financial management is required.
•Wholesale distribution experience is beneficial.
What You'll Enjoy
•Flexible Benefits
•401K plan with Company Match
•Paid Time Off and Holidays
•Inclusive Culture
•Employee Food Discounts
At Feeser's Food Distributors, we're all about embracing diversity, loving what you do, and always growing. So, even if you don't check off every box on the requirements list if this role vibes with your strengths and dreams, go for it!
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