New Search: Controller – Director of Finance; Chicago-Area Based, Small Cap, PEG-Owned, CPG

 

 

 

Headquartered near Chicago, Illinois, this leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of arts and crafts products is looking to hire a Controller to join the Executive Team. The Company’s products are sold in over 6,200 retail locations worldwide. The Company was founded in the late 1970s and is backed by a prominent private equity firm.

 

 

The Controller’s responsibilities will include:

 

All aspects of financial management, accounting, reporting, internal controls, and policies/procedures,

while being involved in operational areas including IT, HR, purchasing and facilities management.

  • Executive oversight of financial operations, working capital, capital expenditures, debt levels, taxes, budgets, cash flow management and general accounting
  • Managing the Company’s outside lending and private equity relationships
  • Developing and directing financial plans used to drive company growth and market opportunities
  • Establishing and overseeing all financial and operational controls and metrics within the organization, including bank covenant compliance
  • Analyzing current and future business operations and plans to determine financial effectiveness
  • Preparing and filing federal, state, third-party and other financial reports to ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS and other taxing entity requirements
  • Assisting in the evaluation, integration and management of the company’s financial, administrative, HR and IT functions
  • Working with management to establish performance goals and assess employee policies

 

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a willingness to share knowledge.
  • The highest caliber of work ethic and integrity.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting systems.
  • Strong technical skills combined with practical application, problem solving skills and a proactive approach.
  • Experience with bank debt (including financial covenant reporting) and managing a revolving credit facility.
  • A clear understanding of cost structure, cash flow dynamics and management towards profitable growth.
  • Consumer products experience, including relationship management for major retail customers, POS data analysis and monitoring, gross to net revenue accounting, etc.
  • Experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
  • Leadership skills and strategic vision necessary to help build long term value.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

 

Additional Candidate Qualifications of Interest but not Required:

 Experience working for a company with private equity ownership

 CPA

This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

 

This document is presented to you in confidence.  All communication, whether written, oral or electronic should be addressed to:

 

New Century Dynamics Executive Search is focused on providing Executive Search and Management Consulting to the Service Industry with a heavy emphasis on Franchised Brands: Segments of interest include Food Service Distribution, Restaurant and Hospitality, and Retail. We are specialists in placing Finance, Marketing, Operations and Development Executives.  We also find interim executives and consultants for short-term but important projects.

 

 

James E. Weber, President

NEW CENTURY DYNAMICS EXECUTIVE SEARCH

770-649-705

JimWeber@NewCenturyDynamics.com
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