Chief Financial Officer

Greenberry•Vancouver, WA

20d•$250,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberry Industrial, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington is a general industrial fabricator and contractor with more than 40 years of experience working on highly specialized, multi-faceted industrial projects throughout the U.S. Its dedication to safety and quality yields work that exceeds client expectations with each project. From fabricating a complex pressure vessels, process piping, to unique heavy structural elements, Greenberry delivers high-quality projects on time and on budget. The CFO holds a direct reporting line to the CEO of Greenberry Industrial. The ideal candidate will function as a key strategic ally to the CEO and should possess extensive experience in the engineering and construction sector, particularly in finance and accounting related to construction projects. An ideal candidate will demonstrate operational acumen, understanding how to enhance margins and profitability for a non-union contractor by optimizing costs and project margins. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, establishing, and enforcing policies and processes, and managing project-related finance and accounting functions. This role requires adeptness in both field communication with project sites and interaction with executives and board members at the corporate level.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting; an advanced degree in Business would be a plus.
10 to 15 years of experience, including several years in a CFO position.
Excellent technology/computer skills, both hardware and software.
Previous experience in a finance role within the engineering and construction industry is strongly preferred.
Must be a “hands-on” manager who likes to roll up his/her sleeves and do work as well as manage others.
Must possess the highest ethical standards.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, superior presentation skills, highly accomplished analytical skills, excellent relationship building skills, and the ability to work at all levels in an organization.
Highly energetic, persistent, and a self-starter.
Results-oriented, highly organized, and capable of efficiently managing several diverse tasks at the same time to meet demanding deadlines.
Must have the professional presence and demeanor to be a senior executive.
M&A - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intermediate
US Or Japanese SOX Compliance - Intermediate
Financial Analysis - Advanced
Budgeting - Advanced
Forecasting - Advanced
General Ledger - Advanced
Accounting - Advanced
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Excellent technology/computer skills, both hardware and software, are required.
Experience in the construction or engineering field strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or other appropriate certifications would be a plus.
Public accounting experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as a pivotal member of the executive leadership team.
Supervise the preparation and dissemination of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements, along with various operational finance reports.
Review and ensure the proper implementation of internal controls to uphold financial integrity.
Guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of financial and managerial reporting.
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.
Oversee and scrutinize all month-end closing activities, including general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as overhead cost analysis.
Mentor and foster the development of the finance team, managing tasks, providing system training, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering team cohesion.
Spearhead recruitment efforts for finance, accounting, and payroll personnel as necessary.
Lead financial planning and analysis, overseeing report creation, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and reporting on various metrics including KPIs and key drivers for profitability.
Establish fiscal year-end budgets across operations and conduct quarterly reviews.
Assess and evaluate Greenberry's operational and financial performance concerning long-term objectives, budgets, and forecasts.
Offer insightful recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth strategies.
Collaborate extensively with the NAES CFO Team, comprising Accounting/Tax, Compliance, Shared Services, and FP&A Groups.
Deliver and present monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss by customer/business unit, forecast versus budget by division, and weekly cash flow analyses.
Analyze and assess monthly financial operational results.
Participate as necessary in conference calls with vendors, sales teams, and leadership.
Ensure the proper design, implementation, and adherence to controls established as part of Process Level Controls. Greenberry is a fully in-scope company for Japanese SOX.
Provide support for corporate deadlines regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual JSOX audit compliance testing, communication, and follow-up.
Oversee local subsidiary cash flow and manage the cash flow planning process with the parent company.
Cultivate strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to offer financial insights into the organization’s plans and operations.
Supervise accounts receivable management, provide guidance on the collection process, and ensure adherence to contract terms for optimal cash positioning.
Ensure negotiated terms and conditions with customers and vendors benefit the company and conduct regular reviews for optimization.