CFO – German speaking
Onsite in Terre Haute, IN
Company:
A leading global pet food manufacturer with over 165 years of experience, producing high-quality, innovative products for cats and dogs. The company emphasizes sustainability and partners with major retailers for both branded and private-label products. Known for its commitment to excellence and responsible sourcing, it operates state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and the US.
Due to major growth and expansion in the US, the company’s executive team is looking for their first US-based CFO in Terre Haute, IN.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee, direct, plan, and coordinate finance, IT, and procurement activities to optimize efficiency and drive growth.
- Manage cash, investments, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial strategy.
- Coordinate annual budget development and ensure cash flow compatibility with operations.
- Implement best practices for fiscal management, project coordination, and cross-team communication.
- Ensure compliance with financial legislation, federal, state, and local procurement requirements.
- Follow and support all Company Safety policies and procedures.
- Work with senior managers to develop budgets, ensure compliance, and report.
- Research revenue opportunities, and economic trends, and identify cost reduction areas.
- Perform risk management, manage capital structure, and fundraising initiatives.
- Monitor business performance and prepare detailed reports.
- Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management policies.
- Oversee IT strategies and projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads finance, IT, and procurement personnel.
- Manages hiring, training, performance appraisal, and problem resolution.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree in finance or accounting preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a finance leadership role
- 5+ years of manufacturing industry experience
- Must be fluent in German (written and verbally)
- 5+ years of SAP experience required
- 5+ years of experience leading procurement and IT with an excellent understanding of business metrics.
- In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance, and other regulatory matters.
- Expert in fiscal management principles and processes including resource management and needs assessment.
- Understands financial reporting and works well in an international corporate environment.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
