Our esteemed client a San Franciscobased food manufacturing organization is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration. Qualified candidates are requested to submit their interest based on the following requirements: Position Location: San Francisco CA (Headquarters) Position Summary: The VicePresident of Finance and Administration will be reporting to the companys President for all longrange financial and administrative matters. The position will also be responsible for establishing companywide financial and administrative objectives policies programs and practices which insure the company of a continuously sound financial and operational structure. The VicePresident of Finance and Administration will supervise the Accounting Department personnel including the Corporate Controller Divisional Controller and two Corporate Accountants for A/R A/P etc. and have direct communication with all the companys branches. The ideal candidate has experience working in manufacturing environment. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Accounting and Finance functions - GL responsibilities: oversee close monthly general ledger generate reports including informative and clearly stated analysis
- Responsible for all financial statements audits and tax filings
- Inventory management and review pricing inventory analysis
- Fixed assets control property taxes and reporting
- Banking relationships; maintain adequate sources for the companys current borrowings from commercial banks and other lending institutions.
- Cash flow management
- Oversee AR and AP functions
- Government related reporting and general insurance
- Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations such as contracts for products and services
HR and Administration functions - Oversee all payroll function; benefits and payroll administration attendance and leaves of absence policy administration compensation/salary administration performance management training compliance;
- Union negotiations and compliance
- Pension plan 401k) control and compliance
- Communication with and manage outside legal counsel
- Business insurance workers compensation and other insurance coverage
- City and County compliance: taxes health and welfare
- NOAA reporting Fish & Wildlife Licenses
- IT systems management upgrades and telecommunication systems
Qualifications: - A Bachelor Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is required.
- Experience in manufacturing of at least five years is required.
- Previous experience in accounting or finance of at least five years is required.
- CPA with public accounting experience of at least two years is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership skills required.
- Ability to communicate orally with management coworkers customers vendors unions both individually and in front of a group is crucial.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Manufacturing Accounting Systems.
- Payroll and Benefits Administration experience preferred.
- Experience in union workers environment preferred.
For consideration please submit your resume to or directly to Jeri Summer at
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