We are currently seeking a
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the LFF team at our Des Moines, IA location. This position requires a highly motivated professional with the desire and capability to be accountable for and provide leadership to the finance department on a daily basis. The CFO serves as a critical member of the senior leadership team whose responsibility is to establish and achieve the strategic vision of the organization.
Essential Functions:- Provide strategic leadership to the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Safety departments
- Develop financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staffing requirements.
- Oversee the company monthly financial reporting process including key metrics, financial results, and variance analysis.
- Enhance finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, and improve overall productivity throughout the organization.
- Evaluate opportunities to automate processes to increase efficiency throughout the organization.
- Oversee the company's payroll process and all related functions.
- Develop, assess and maintain a close relationship with financial institutions, insurance contacts, and other business partners.
- Maintain and continuously improve safety programs to ensure team members have a safe work environment.
- Analyze and make recommendations to improve the company's benefit plans and serve as the lead fiduciary.
- Strongly promote our culture to attract team members and business partners that share our Core Values.
- Conduct the annual reporting process and collaborate with outside auditors on the annual financial reporting process.
- Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.
Basic Requirements:- BA in Accounting and/or Finance
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial executive leadership role
- Experience in a distribution or transportation company is preferred
- Experience must include full accrual accounting, (GL, AP, AR, and financial statements)
- Certified Public Accountant certification is preferred
- Strong financial, technical, and reporting skills along with a strong work ethic
To the right candidate, we offer:• Competitive starting base
• Medical, Dental, Vision, along with voluntary benefits such as life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Generous 401K matching
• PTO and Paid Holiday's
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
