Financial Executive/CFO

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States KENNICOTT BROS CO Full time

Job Details

Level Senior

Job Location Chicago - Chicago, IL

Description

Overview:

Kennicott Brothers is seeking a strategic Financial Executive/CFO to join our leadership team and lead our financial strategies and operations. The Financial Executive will play a critical role in guiding our company through mergers and acquisitions, optimizing asset utilization, and exploring diversification opportunities. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a progressive and robust background in finance, corporate development or similar operations and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mergers and Acquisitions:

Lead and execute all phases of M&A activities from due diligence to integration, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

• Asset Utilization:

Create strategies to maximize the returns of company assets, which include cash investments, 15 buildings and a fleet of 100 vehicles.

• Diversification:

Identify and evaluate opportunities for diversification to enhance revenue streams and reduce risks associated with market fluctuations of the floral industry.

• Strategic Vision and Leadership:

Provide financial leadership and strategic recommendations to the President, members of the leadership team, and board of directors.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Assist the President and the Leadership in creating solutions for current issues and provide strategic insight to anticipate future situations.

• Management and Operations:

Oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities of the company, in conjunction with the board of directors.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

Lead and develop comprehensive financial models and forecasts, providing insightful analysis to support decision-making process.

• Communication and Reporting:

Communicate financial metrics effectively. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results and forecasts.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:

MBA in Finance or equivalent advanced degree

• Professional Experience:

Progressive experience in a senior financial managerial position, corporate development, or similar area, demonstrating a successful track record in mergers and acquisitions, strategic financial planning and operations.

• Management Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.

• Leadership Abilities:

Strong leadership skills, capable of driving change, encouraging team growth, and leading through challenges.

• Problem-Solving Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Communication Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to present and discuss financial information in a clear and concise manner.

• Decision-Making:

Proven decision-making experience with a balance of risk and strategic agility.

• Strategic Vision:

Ability to think strategically and execute tactically to achieve financial goals.

• Data Analysis:

Strong understanding of data analysis and forecasting tools with the ability to interpret vast amounts of data and to multi-task.

Additional Skills:

•Experience with enterprise-level financial management software.

•Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in relevant industries.

•Ability to adapt to new technologies and business environments.

Are you ready to be part of a successful ESOP company and help Kennicott Brothers steer our future growth we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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