Chief Financial Officer - Rogers - Kiefer Sage

Description

Chief Financial Officer

Join Kiefer Sage as Chief Financial Officer and lead the company's financial strategy.

The Chief Financial Officer will develop KS's financial management strategy and contribute to the organization's strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, the CFO will develop and implement more sophisticated policies and procedures in the finance and general operational realms.

Essential Functions

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable a high‑performing accounting team, providing leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Direct all aspects and activities of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, and financial reporting, as well as the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including daily inventory cycle counts, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits/reviews, and annual budgets.
• Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, payroll processing, commission and royalty calculation, and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, quarter and year‑end payroll closing, federal and state reports; sales and use tax registration, filing, and compliance; and check statistics management.
• Maintain internal controls through appropriate separation of duties, process and permissions management, and checks and balances.
• Work with the V.P. of Technology Solutions to develop processes for corporate customer invoicing and EDI requirements.
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, the Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium Enterprises (FRFSME), and other applicable standards.
• Assist senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
• Ensure corporate income tax compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns, taking full advantage of favorable tax codes.
• Respond to the CEO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial needs.
• Participate in other finance and administration duties as required.
• Strategic Skill
  • Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work, is knowledgeable in current and future practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business; knows the competition and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
  • Strategic Agility – Sees ahead clearly, has broad knowledge and perspective. Is future‑oriented, can articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods, creating competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
  • Command Skills – Relishes leading, takes unpopular stands if necessary, encourages direct and tough debate, is looked to for direction in a crisis, and faces adversity head‑on.
  • Priority Setting – Quickly zeroes in on the critical few, spends his/her and team's time on what is important, can quickly sense what will help versus hinder accomplishing a goal, eliminates roadblocks, and creates focus.
  • Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks, measures performance against goals, and evaluates results.
  • Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, is consistently a top performer, and steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
  • Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down, sideways, internal and external to the organization. Builds appropriate rapport and constructive relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse high‑tension situations comfortably.
  • Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
  • Intellectual Sharpness – Is bright and intelligent, deals with concepts and complexity comfortably, described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
  • Creativity – Ability to generate new ideas, express them in original ways, and use them to create effective products.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises the Controller.

Work Environment

This job operates mainly in a clerical office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. It also operates in manufacturing and warehouse environments. While performing the duties, the employee may be exposed to vibrations from pneumatic tools, noise, and forklift traffic. Heat levels are high in the summer months. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves are required in some areas. Hearing protection is provided but not required.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting, bending, stooping, and standing is necessary. Mental alertness and long periods of concentration are required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel, evening, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Chief Finance Officer or similar role with at least 10+ years of experience in senior management positions.
• Strong understanding of business functions within Finance.
• A deep understanding of financial strategies and finance‑related performance metrics.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and business development.

AAP/EEO Statement

KS provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Job Duties

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of KS are expected to perform tasks as assigned by KS supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Manufacturing