Hire, train, and develop accounting staff, responsible directly or indirectly for the general direction, coordination, and evaluation of the staff over a portfolio of manufacturing companies.

The position will have the following direct reports and responsibilities:

• 3 business Accountants, which are responsible for business unit financials
• Shared Service Center – 3 people which addresses HR, AR/AP and other shared service center functions for the portfolio.
• Functional Responsibilities:
• Portfolio level metrics and accounting 
• Financial oversight and execution at portfolio level
• Treasury management
• Shared Service Center Management
• HR– via PEO
• 401K
• AR/AP
• Portfolio Insurance (Corporate, Liability, Health, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTING:

• Lead the accounting function for the businesses
• Hire, train, and develop accounting staff, responsible directly or indirectly for the general direction, coordination, and evaluation of the staff. 
• Hands-on management of the month-end close process and prepare financial statements – with the aim of producing high quality, accurate financials with reporting pack within a short close time, improving visibility on operating performance and increasing accuracy.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Support Business Presidents with financial analysis, forecasting and business strategy
• Responsible for all journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Oversee. Maintain, and assists payroll processing, calculate monthly commission payments
• Responsible for maintaining billing and accounts receivable reporting.
• Create process improvements—drive efficiencies and identify opportunities to decrease costs and increase revenue.
• Responsible for preparing audit reporting packs and interaction with external auditors (financial and bank)
• Responsible for ensuring production of shareholder reports (twice per year) and year-end tax statements. 
• A strong focus on cash management and Net Working Capital management. 

HUMAN RESOURCES – MAINTAINS, DEVELOPS, OVERSEES AND EVALUATES:

• A PEO is currently used for HR services for the business. This person will become the primary contact for the PEO and work to establishes business-level human capital processes, procedures and standards.
• Oversees Employee performance reviews
• Maintains sensitive employee data relating to employment, compensation, and benefits in cloud-based HRIS
• Serves as employee point of contact on payroll, benefits, and policy questions
• Reconciles and reports on payroll and benefit participation/cost data

OFFICE & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION – PERFORMS, OVERSEES, AND REVIEWS:

• Becomes resident in-house expert on everything ERP related (administration, optimization, and security).
• Develop processes to create and manage ERP-based perpetual inventory
• Reviews and authorizes office equipment contracts and leases
• Interface with and manage external consultants when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field of study; and at least 10+ years’ professional cost accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• CPA is highly preferred. 
• Solid leadership skills, evidenced by successfully building, motivating and managing teams, and by effectively working as a partner with leadership.
• Enthusiasm for process optimization and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Energy and drive to deliver objectives on time, on budget, and on target.
• Excellent attention to details, organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Able to operate with discretion and in a confidential and professional manner.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

COMPENSATION RANGE

• Base salary range: $150,000-$225,000
• Bonus – STI incentive target of 0-80% – variable based on achieving specific benchmarks in year-over-year EBITDA growth and Cash Return on Initial Equity. 
• Incentive equity
• Ability to co-invest in future parent company acquisitions