Interim CFO

We have partnered with our client (manufacturing industry) in their search for an Interim CFO for a 4-6 month engagement.

Responsibilities: Manages financial plans, policies, and accounting practices. Oversees relationships with financial institutions and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, MIS, real estate, and insurance functions. Also oversees employee benefits and assesses financial performance, profitability, and budget compliance.

• Oversees the company's financial operations and prepares analyses, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, to guide the President, senior executives, and the Board of Directors
• Manages the company's accounting system and maintains records of all transactions and assets.
• Sets key economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports detailing the financial position, including income, expenses, and earnings, based on historical, current, and projected operations.
• Leads the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, implements and maintains planning and control procedures, including cost accounting, and analyzes and reports on variances.
• Manages interactions with government accounting and audit agencies, recommending or negotiating resolutions for compliance and regulatory discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local taxes, including corporate and payroll taxes. Sets depreciation rates for capitalized items and advises management on operational adjustments based on tax changes.
• Oversees Management Information Systems and provides required internal and external reports, updating them as needed.
• Coordinates with outside auditors for annual financial statement and employee benefit plan audits, and evaluates their performance.

Skills Required

• Minimum 3-5 years as CFO
• Experience in the manufacturing industry or similar sector (plant knowledge)

Education

• MBA Highly Preferred

Interim CFO

Norwood, MA

Manufacturing

Ref ID 1666966

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