Executive Vice President, Finance
Executive Vice President, Finance
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Position Title:Executive Vice President Finance
Location:Plano TX or Nashville TN
Reports To:Chief Executive Officer
Summary:The EVP Finance will be a key member of the executive team and a true business partner to the Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors and senior management team having responsibility for the strategic and operational financial and accounting processes.
The EVP Finance will provide the company with analytical information and judgment to profitably grow the business. He/she will be a strong financial advisor to the CEO to management and to the Board.
With a significant share of total company revenue coming from wholesale distribution the EVP Finance will need to closely monitor cash management and maximize a narrow margin profile. In addition you will help set the bar for overall financial performance improvement and the strategic direction of the company.
In summary the EVP Finance will serve as the Voice of Financial Leadership for the company representing finance as a strong partner to senior management and the board in driving company operations.
The EVP Finance will earn the respect of the company for his/her high ethics integrity honesty reliability and consistency. This leader will maintain the integrity of financial information by establishing best-in-class systems and controls to ensure accuracy and transparency. Capably managing financial performance across three unique business segments with a common ERP and a shared services model this person will command the financial vision and financial execution for the company while negotiating capital markets debt management and communication of appropriate financial matters and issues to the CEO the management team and the Board.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial and Operational Management:
- Take ownership for the financial and operational performance of the Company including close oversight and management of working capital capital expenditures debt and cash levels key contracts taxes budget and resource allocation management.
- Provide leadership and direction to ensure the accuracy of budgets financial plans relevant financial management information analysis interpretation accurate accounting systems and financial controls that align with the strategic business plan company growth and market opportunities and direction.
- Oversee all accounts ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate regulatory and audit requirements.
- Manage the Treasury function including cash flow and forecasting. Drive cash flow optimization activities while enabling strategic investments to support profitable growth.
- Have a thorough understanding of the private equity model i.e. operating with leverage reporting expectations having a general sense of urgency and bringing strategic data-driven analytics to senior-level decisions.
- Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities. To lead and direct the development of system/process control for financial operations.
Strategy:
- Provide overall direction for maintaining the financial assets and resources of the Company to provide a system of financial measurement and control and to manage ongoing treasury activities.
- Assess organization performance against both the working forecast and long-term strategy and make actionable recommendations to improve company performance.
- Participate as a member of the Senior Management team to provide relevant data problem solve collaborate on high-level strategy and process.
Team Management:
- Lead manage and develop a lean and efficient Finance Department manage work allocation training problem resolution performance evaluation and build effective team dynamics.
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving performance and providing leadership and/or financial oversight where necessary.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have recent experience as EVP Finance for a B2B2C consumer or E-commerce business that has completed a digital transformation of a traditional brick and mortar business including supply chain manufacturing to optimization of an e-commerce platform with modern data architecture and insights.
The successful candidate will have the stature and personal skills to serve as a partner to the CEO the Board and the Senior Management Group of the company and be able to develop and drive the strategy and business plan of the company. He/she must demonstrate interpersonal savvy and
relationship skills that can have an immediate impact on the organization. This position requires
excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a variety of constituents including subordinates
management and outside advisors.
THE PERSON
The successful candidates qualifications will include:
- A minimum of fifteen years of experience and progressively more responsibilities over finance and accounting functions for a B2B2C Consumer or e-Commerce business.
- Knowledge and experience in business operations and understanding of the financial drivers of business performance in a B2B2C Consumer or e-Commerce business or related business.
- Adept and skilled in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Deep knowledge of accounting and controls revenue recognition SOX compliance as well as strong financial analysis skills.
- Extensive successful full-cycle (due diligence through integration) M&A experience.
- Develop and maintain banking lending and financing relationships to support the companys strategic plans. Developing external communication materials and holding discussions with auditors rating agencies lenders and other key constituents.
- Experience with ERP selection and implementation and previous experience with the migration/upgrade of financial consolidation and information systems.
- Knowledge of all regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
- Entrepreneurial and extremely adaptable style. Comfortable working in a fast-paced roll-up-the-sleeves and growth-oriented culture.
- Hands-on and able to do the work as well as manage others.
Skills & Personal Characteristics:
Results Orientation.The successful individual will have demonstrated the ability to lead a digital
transformation of a B2B2C Consumer or e-commerce business. They will have demonstrated the
ability to perform under pressure respond effectively to deadlines. This individual must have a proven track record of delivering projects on time on budget and on scope.
Mission Driven in Team Leadership and Technology Vision.The successful candidate will
demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach by leading via inspiration and motivation consistent with the Collectivus mission. He/she will have shown the ability to define and implement a technology vision roadmap and implementation plan for web and mobile applications at scale. The ideal candidate will have shown the ability to optimize delivery organizations and take to the next level.
He/she will also have demonstrated the ability to grow the professional capabilities of a team through internal development and external recruitment of top talent. He/she will have a known record of appropriately delegating responsibilities and transferring some of their own duties and decisions as reports skills and organization size both increase. This executive will also have substantial experience in managing outsourced partners as part of the overall software development organization.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
