Summary

The CFO holds a direct reporting line to the President of Greenberry Industrial. The ideal candidate will function as a key strategic ally to the President and should possess extensive experience in the engineering and construction sector, particularly in finance and accounting related to construction projects. An ideal candidate will demonstrate operational acumen, understanding how to enhance margins and profitability for a non-union contractor by optimizing costs and project margins. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, establishing, and enforcing policies and processes, and managing project-related finance and accounting functions. This role requires adeptness in both field communication with project sites and interaction with executives and board members at the corporate level.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, Accounting, Administration, and Operations:

• Act as a pivotal member of the executive leadership team.
• Supervise the preparation and dissemination of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements, along with various operational finance reports.
• Review and ensure the proper implementation of internal controls to uphold financial integrity.
• Guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of financial and managerial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Oversee and scrutinize all month-end closing activities, including general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as overhead cost analysis.
• Mentor and foster the development of the finance team, managing tasks, providing system training, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering team cohesion.
• Spearhead recruitment efforts for finance, accounting, and payroll personnel as necessary.

Strategy, Planning, and Financial Operational Management:

• Lead financial planning and analysis, overseeing report creation, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and reporting on various metrics including KPIs and key drivers for profitability.
• Establish fiscal year-end budgets across operations and conduct quarterly reviews.
• Assess and evaluate Greenberry's operational and financial performance concerning long-term objectives, budgets, and forecasts.
• Offer insightful recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth strategies.
• Collaborate extensively with the NAES CFO Team, comprising Accounting/Tax, Compliance, Shared Services, and FP&A Groups.
• Deliver and present monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss by customer/business unit, forecast versus budget by division, and weekly cash flow analyses.
• Analyze and assess monthly financial operational results.
• Participate as necessary in conference calls with vendors, sales teams, and leadership.

Internal Controls:

• Ensure the proper design, implementation, and adherence to controls established as part of Process Level Controls. Greenberry is a fully in-scope company for Japanese SOX.
• Provide support for corporate deadlines regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual JSOX audit compliance testing, communication, and follow-up.

Financial Management:

• Oversee local subsidiary cash flow and manage the cash flow planning process with the parent company.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to offer financial insights into the organization's plans and operations.
• Supervise accounts receivable management, provide guidance on the collection process, and ensure adherence to contract terms for optimal cash positioning.
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions with customers and vendors benefit the company and conduct regular reviews for optimization.Top of Form

Professional Background and Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting; an advanced degree in Business would be a plus. While not required, CPA and/or other appropriate certifications would be a plus, as would public accounting experience. Total professional experience should be at least 10 to 15 years, including several years in a CFO position. Excellent technology/computer skills, both hardware and software, or previous experience in a finance role within the engineering and construction industry is strongly preferred.

• The successful candidate will be a "hands-on" manager who likes to roll up his/her sleeves and do work as well as manage others. He/she must possess the highest ethical standards. He/she must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, superior presentation skills, highly accomplished analytical skills, excellent relationship building skills, and the ability to work at all levels in an he/she will be highly energetic, persistent, and a self-starter. The successful candidate will be results-oriented, highly organized, and capable of efficiently managing several diverse tasks at the same time to meet demanding deadlines. Finally, the successful candidate must have the professional presence and demeanor to be a senior executive.

Compensation

The initial annual compensation will range from $250,000 - $325,000 subject to experience and qualifications.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.