Chief Financial Officer

Description

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic oversight and management of CGCPI's financial operations, reporting, and long-term financial planning. This role serves as a key advisor to the CEO on all financial and business strategy matters, ensuring responsible fiscal decision-making, regulatory compliance, and asset protection. Additionally, this position provides leadership to the strategic direction for the Company's HR planning, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and best practices.

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Directs all aspects of CGCPI's fiscal operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, capital allocation, financial reporting, risk management through effective internal controls, and auditing.
• Advises the CEO on M&A activity, including deal fit analysis, risk assessment, valuation, negotiation strategy, and due diligence.
• Monitors Company financial performance and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Identifies and mitigates financial risks while leveraging opportunities to enhance profitability and sustainability.
• Ensures all financial activities comply with applicable legal, tax, bank and regulatory requirements.
• Provides direct leadership to the Corporate Treasurer, VP of Tax, and Corporate Controller, with oversight of all Accounting/Finance positions within the CGCPI Corporate office. Provides dotted-line oversight of subsidiary CFOs/Controllers.

Corporate Governance & Board Relations:

• Serves as a key executive advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors (BOD) as well as Corporate Secretary for each company within the consolidated group.
• Develops and presents financial reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to the BOD.
• Leads planning, direction, and execution of BOD meetings, ensuring productive engagement with corporate and subsidiary leadership teams.
• Oversight and management of corporate records for the consolidated group.

Human Resources:

• Provides strategic guidance for HR planning, compliance, and operational effectiveness by serving as a member of the Corporate Talent Council.
• Collaborates with HR leadership to ensure alignment of talent management, compensation, and benefits with business objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of executive financial management experience, including oversight of multi-entity financial operations.
• Multi-industry experience in technology, manufacturing and/or hospitality preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial strategy, corporate finance, M&A, tax planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership in corporate governance and experience in BOD interactions.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a track record of driving business growth and profitability.
• High ethical standards and ability to foster trust and confidence among stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across finance, HR, and executive functions.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required).
• Master's degree, CPA, or CMA (highly preferred).

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• High level of alertness, concentration, accuracy, and time management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain stationary for prolonged periods when necessary.