Chief Financial Officer
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We are currently seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer for the following role:
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Hybrid in Fort Wayne, IN – North American Headquarters
The Chief Financial Officer will support the Controlling/Finance Department by performing the following duties:
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze accounting and controlling variances; investigate discrepancies and provide clear explanations or corrective actions.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that support company growth and profitability.
- Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and corporate policies.
- Provide actionable insights to drive informed business decisions.
- Manage banking relationships, audits, and risk management activities.
- Partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, investments, and capital allocation.
- Collaborate effectively with international teams, including headquarters in Germany and production facilities in Mexico.
- Forecast plant sales and operating income and explain variances to the plan.
- Monitor plant profitability and communicate events that significantly affect revenues to the CEO and appropriate corporate personnel.
- Manage plant cost reduction efforts.
- Prepare the annual budget and long-range plan.
- Prepare year-end audit package and resolve plant audit issues with external auditors.
- Assume responsibility for the integrity of the financial statements.
- Maintain reserves for all identifiable plant liabilities.
- Administers and maintains all corporate financial records, including books of original entry, supporting schedules, and subsidiary ledgers.
- Establishes and maintains all corporate policies related to accounting matters.
- Collects and analyzes corporate financial data to provide management with internal reports.
- Provides for an annual budgeting and planning process to ensure long-term financial and business strategy.
- Supports all levels of the corporation in budget preparation through training and by providing relevant information when appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains cost accounting standards for the corporation to be implemented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of senior-level financial leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industries.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
- Skilled at presenting to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including internationally, a few times a year.
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