Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Controller

Local Manufacturers Representative and Distribution Company is seeking a strategic financial leader to serve as their next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to Co-Managing Directors and Board providing financial insights that drive strategic decision-making. This experienced financial leader plays a pivotal role in maintaining the Companys fiscal sustainability and operational performance. This The CFO/Controller role is based in the Richmond Metro Area (Chesterfield County).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support organizational growth and profitability.
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting forecasting accounting payroll and financial reporting.
• Ensure all financial records systems and processes are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external partners such as banks vendors and auditors.
• Provide strategic direction and administration of business operations including Human Resources and IT functions.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance and operations team.
• Maintain a culture of accountability continuous improvement and financial discipline.

Banking & Cash Management

• Oversee domestic and international financial transactions including multi-bank account management foreign currency transactions and intercompany funding.
• Manage fund transfers for payroll payables and 401(k). Execute international transactions and process stockholder distributions.
• Direct enterprise-wide cash management strategy including liquidity planning banking relationships and capital deployment.
• Ensure robust controls for fraud prevention risk mitigation and financial security.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Lead the preparation and ensure the integrity of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead financial close processes ensuring accuracy compliance timeliness and transparency across all business units.
• Direct general ledger integrity account reconciliations and complex accounting areas such as accruals revenue recognition and cost allocations.
• Establish and maintain financial policies internal controls and reporting standards.
• Provide executive reporting on cash position forecasts and capital requirements. Deliver meaningful financial insights variance analysis and performance metrics.
• Oversee preparation of audit-ready financial documentation including trial balances ledgers bank and investment statements tax documents and asset activity.

Budgeting Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead enterprise budgeting forecasting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and strategic goals identifying risks and opportunities.
• Drive accountability across departments through financial analysis and operational metrics.

Tax Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure organizational compliance with all federal state and local tax regulations including Business License Real Estate and Personal Property taxes.
• Oversee corporate licensing government registrations and insurance programs across multiple coverage areas.
• Develop and maintain risk management strategies including insurance planning regulatory compliance and internal audit readiness.
• Serve as the financial liaison with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory bodies.

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Oversee credit strategy receivables management and past-due receivables to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.
• Approve customer credit policies and ensure effective use of credit analysis tools.
• Direct accounts payable processes and vendor payment strategies to balance liquidity and vendor relationships.
• Drive initiatives to improve working capital efficiency across the organization.

Payroll Benefits & Compensation

• Provide executive oversight of payroll funding benefit programs and employee compensation structures.
• Ensure compliance with retirement plan funding health savings programs and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Collaborate with leadership to align compensation strategies with financial and organizational goals.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related area
• Masters degree MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a financial leadership role
• Experience preferred in manufacturing operations or logistics environment
• Experience leading a team of direct reports

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $150000 - $180000
• Performance-based bonus
• Full benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan

Offer conditioned on passing DSS background checks.

Required Experience:

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