- 10 years' of finance experience
Chief Financial Officer - Benton, United States - Coulson Oil
2 weeks ago
Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships.
Responsibilities
Create and present financial and tax strategy recommendations to CEO
Support the financial planning and analysis efforts
Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits
Prepare financial statements and reports
Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions
Manage relationships with banks
Qualifications
Strong finance-based analytical skills
A privately held, well-established, mid-size company in Central Arkansas is actively recruiting for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the strategic financial growth of the company.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong evidence of working in a financial leadership position where growth and improvement are measured.
The CFO will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on company operations, helping the company to analyze, strategize, grow, and measure our financial position.
This accomplished strategist should not only understand current accounting practices and trends but demonstrate proven experience raising capital and adapting to change –both in growth and rightsizing.
About Us:
Coulson Oil is recognized as the leading branded-gasoline marketing supplier in Arkansas, with convenience store and fuel outlet customers across the southeastern U.S., supplying more than 250 million gallons of gasoline and diesel.
Who we are:
A multi-brand distributor of gasoline and diesel fuel, we provide fuel products and services to more than 300 convenience stores and fuel outlets in Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas and Oklahoma through our signature Road Runner convenience stores as well as our SuperStop Coop, Seahawk Transportation, Diamond State Equipment and in-house real estate divisions.
Company Values:
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oday, with John Harris at the helm, Coulson Oil is recognized as the leading branded-gasoline marketing supplier in Arkansas, with convenience store and fuel outlet customers across the southeastern U.S., supplying more than 250 million gallons of gasoline and diesel.
Throughout our history, we have encouraged our employees to volunteer for charities across the state, including offering an annual paid day off for service.
Are you a proactive, confident leader in the field of accounting and finance? Do you thrive on being the subject matter expert that sets and raises the bar for how things work and get done? Are you direct, factual and very organized? Do you want things done yesterday and work to balance getting those things done in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner?Position Description Summary:
As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the President/CEO and perform a strategic role in the overall planning and management of the company, across all business units.
This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations and recommending and/or making decisions based on the company's financial stability.
Duties include monitoring cash flow, meeting with the CEO to discuss the best practice for the company finances and coming up with strategic plans to improve company's overall financial health.
The CFO will have primary day to day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, analyzing, strategizing, growing, and controlling all financial related activities of the company.
This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, budgeting/forecasting, and strategic planning, as well as private and institutional financing.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
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Develops plans for growth to increase company profit while also reducing expenditures
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Direct, oversee and manage all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organization
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Ensure credibility of finance and accounting by providing timely and accurate reporting and analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts leading to superior decision-making
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Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory actions
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Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives, external partners, and stakeholders to identify their needs, seek a full range of business solutions and update/report on improvements
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Working with the finance and accounting team, study work flows and implement programs to support best-in-class optimization of processes and technology for improved timeliness and accuracy of financial information
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Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities
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Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
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Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
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Responsible for cash flow forecasting and management
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Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
Other projects and duties as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Strong working knowledge of accounting, audit, and financial processes
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Ability to interact effectively with banks, vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams
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Ability to work independently, and when necessary autonomously, with minimal supervision
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Strong and effective decision making and problem-solving skills
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Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and inspire team members
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Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
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High level of integrity and adherence to a code of business ethics
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Excellent skills in MS Office Suite
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Dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
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Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong working knowledge of processes, systems, and controls including accounting, retail and wholesale
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Ability to complete other job-related duties as assigned by management
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field, MBA is highly desirable
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Mergers and Acquisitions experience, a plus
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At least 10 years' experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles
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Proven leadership and management experience is essential
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Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
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PC proficiency is essential with strong working knowledge of MS office suite and financial software
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Solid communication skills (written and verbal).
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Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass MVR standards
(KS note:
Is this required?)
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
I understand that the list of requirements, essential functions, duties, and responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for a job with Company.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development.
I also acknowledge and understand that this job description is not a contract of employment with the Company for any specific duration or for any other purpose.
Company is an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other class or category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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