Chief Financial Officer, CFO

Skills Required: CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, GAAP, General accounting, standard cost accounting, product costing, energy or utility or biotech company experience, start up experience, project finance experience Job Description: Chief Financial Officer, CFOCFO, VP of Finance, Controller, GAAP, General accounting, standard cost accounting, product costing, energy or utility or biotech company experience, start up experience, project financeChief Financial Officer needed at bleeding edge, alternative energy company! We are searching for a CFO with at 10-15 years experience, including 5+ years Finance/Accounting in a progressive start up, technology, energy or utility company. Reporting to the President, the CFO is the senior financial position, directing and managing the company's financial department. Must take an active role in strategic planning, financial analysis, policy development/deployment, problem resolution and financial communication to the Executive and Sr. Management teams with on-going financial analysis. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with an Advanced degree a plus. If this is you, read on...About us: We are a leading alternative energy company that is growing tremendously! We are heavily funded and looking to take on our next challenge. We are on the cutting edge in our industry.Required Skills and Abilities: * 10 – 15 Years progressive Finance/Accounting experience, * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. Advanced degree is a plus * 5 years experience in General accounting and costing in an energy or utility based company is a major plus. Strength in standard cost accounting is required * Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, modeling and analysis, cash flow management with a strong operational focus * Extensive project finance experience * Strong working knowledge of GAAP * Prefer strong working knowledge of financial/accounting systems * Ability to work in a dynamic and diverse work environment * Ability to utilize excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and creativity while collaborating with executive leadership to completely understand, agree upon and shape company objectives * Excellent communication skills and be able to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with external customers. Ability to communicate with Senior, non-technical leadership as well as highly technical staff * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities * CPA is preferred * Any experience with alternative energy companies is a major plus **Prefer a local candidate but Relocation Assistance is available to an outstanding candidatePosition Overview: Reporting to the President, the CFO is the senior financial position and a key member of the executive committee. The CFO directs and manages the company's financial department functions. The CFO takes an active role in strategic planning, financial analysis, policy development/deployment, problem resolution and financial communication to the Executive and Sr. Management teams. The right candidate will have an outgoing personality, positive leadership skills and a passion for work.Roles and Responsibilities:* Determines and administers the execution and management of effective accounting policies and procedures for the company according to established corporate policies * Support Plant operations through financial analysis including: - Maintenance of the standard cost accounting system, including bills of material and variance reporting and analysis - Maintain and report fixed costs for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping, including variances from budgets - Inventory reporting and analysis - On-going financial analysis in support of capital project approvals and reviews. (e.g., capital justification, buy/lease, etc.) * Support the sales and marketing team including: - Margin Analysis with special attention to new programs and market development - Contribution Analysis by customers - Review and monitoring of Accounts Receivable with attention to those accounts which become slow paying and questionable * Champion the Development of annual budgets: - Determine and monitor the timetable for the effective preparations of the annual budget, including follow-up and support for each input - Prepare the budget for all salaries and wage fixed budgets, including the benefits related thereto - Review all inputs to the budget for reasonableness and consistency with strategic direction and prior year actuals * Establishes or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives and policies. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting financial investments and plans * Provides management with reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities * Establish financial reporting systems and controls to ensure accurate measurement of financial results and ensure sound internal controls * Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Assists in preparing annual information needed to maintain adequate insurance coverage * Arranges for annual reviews of company's accounts. Oversee external audit planning and interface with the auditors as needed * Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies * Establishes relations with banks and other financial institutions. Works to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiates needed strategies for improvement * Advise organization on appropriate use of technology in support of business goals and coordinate with other members of the leadership team to improve productivity and service deliveryWhat we have to offer: * Competitive compensation of 130-175K DOE * Generous benefits package * Strong equity potential * Work for a cutting edge, heavily funded, alternative energy company **Prefer a local candidate but Relocation Assistance is available to an outstanding candidateIf you are a CFO with 10 – 15 Years progressive Finance/Accounting experience, including 5+ years Finance/Accounting experience in an energy, utility or biotech company..apply now!Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Want to interview today? Click Here to Do a Quick 2-Minute Online Interview! Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! 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