Chief Financial Officer - Baton Rouge, LA, United States - DELTA FUEL COMPANY INC

Description

Description

Role Description

As Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the CEO and will be the senior financial executive responsible for

overseeing and managing all financial operations, strategies, and decisions for the company. This critical

leadership role is focused on driving financial performance, enabling strategic growth, managing risk, and

ensuring financial compliance.

The CFO will be a key member of the executive team, leading the finance organization and partnering with

leaders across the business. The CFO will provide financial acumen, insight, and strategic guidance to influence

company-wide planning and support operational success.

Core responsibilities span financial reporting, planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, capital

allocation, cash flow optimization, financial systems, and team leadership. The CFO will build and implement

financial processes, controls, and reporting tools to drive growth, minimize risk, and maintain regulatory

compliance.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, strategic finance leader with a balance of technical expertise and

business acumen. They have a proven track record overseeing finance for a mid-large sized high-growth

company. Their background demonstrates excellence in financial management, cross-functional leadership, and

driving operational performance.

The candidate is a solutions-oriented, forward thinker who can translate complex financial information into

strategic business insights. They have successfully led finance teams, ERP implementations, process

improvement initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and more.

They thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment. Their financial acumen and leadership skills enable them

to be a trusted advisor to the executive team during a high-growth phase. MBA or CPA credentials are preferred.

Core Competencies

• Financial strategy, modeling, forecasting, and data analysis

• Technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

• Budgeting, cost management, performance measurement, and risk management strategies (hedging

using futures market)

• Financial systems implementation and process optimization

• Executive communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

• Strategic mindset with ability to drive growth and operational performance

CFO Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-range financial plans, budgets, forecasts to support strategic

growth.

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, general ledger in compliance with accounting standards and

regulations.

• Direct financial systems upgrades, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Guide capital allocation, cash flow optimization, banking relationships, and investments.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost management and financial performance measurement.

• Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing finance and accounting teams.

• Represent the company externally to investors, financial partners, public auditors, etc.

• Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on financial matters related to strategic plans, growth

opportunities, and key business decisions.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

• MBA or CPA strongly preferred

• 10+ years overall finance experience with 5+ years as CFO or senior finance leadership role

• Expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and systems

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance teams and organizations

• Track record of driving process improvements and optimizing financial performance

A Day in the Life of the CFO

As CFO, no two days are exactly the same, but your days will typically involve:

• Starting the day reviewing financial reports, dashboards, and key metrics to assess company financial

health and identify any issues needing attention.

• Leading the daily operations of the finance team, connecting with direct reports to prioritize deliverables,

address challenges, and align on goals.

• Attending key executive meetings, providing financial perspective and guidance on major business

decisions and strategic plans.

• Managing relationships with external partners including investors, financial institutions, auditors, etc.,

communicating key financial information.

• Driving critical finance functions like budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, accounting, reporting, and

variance analysis to guide business performance.

• Guiding process improvement initiatives across finance systems, controls, procedures to increase

efficiency.

• Leading financial planning and analysis for potential new initiatives, expansions, or other growth

opportunities.

• Connecting with cross-functional leaders to advise on financial drivers, cost management, and potential

business risks.

• Developing regular executive reports, board presentations, analyses to communicate financial results and

influence strategic plans.

• Managing, developing, and motivating the finance team, ensuring proper staffing, tools, and policies are

in place.

• Continually enhancing your knowledge of accounting standards/practices, tax laws, finance best

practices, and industry trends.

The CFO wears many hats on a daily basis, working cross-functionally as a strategic business partner, while

overseeing the finance function with an eye to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and driving the

bottom line.