Vice President, Finance
Apply NowCompany: J C FORD COMPANY
Location: Columbia, TN 38401
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of JC Ford, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the company while driving long-term growth. This role entails developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The Vice President, Finance, will lead a team of finance professionals, providing insights and guidance to JC Ford's Executive Team and parent company, Middleby, on financial planning, analysis, and strategic initiatives. This position plays a critical role in supporting JC Ford's expansion and operational efficiency in the competitive tortilla manufacturing industry.
Position Purpose:
Develop and implement financial strategies that support JC Ford's long-term goals and enhance overall financial performance
Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with company objectives
Manage financial risks and opportunities, ensuring the company maintains a strong financial position while pursuing growth initiatives
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team, President, and parent company, facilitating informed decision-making and long-term planning
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, standards, and ethical practices, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability
Lead the finance team in analyzing financial data, market trends, and business performance to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with operational and sales initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Support the development of pricing strategies, capital expenditures, and investment decisions that align with market opportunities and company goals
Assist with quarterly and annual audits and tax preparation efforts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on financial matters
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the complete, accurate, and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Collaborate with the executive team to evaluate business opportunities, assess financial implications, and develop actionable strategies for growth
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance internal controls, streamline operations, and ensure compliance
Monitor industry trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to inform strategic financial planning and decision-making
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Ensure effective management of cash flow, inventory, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic initiatives
Manage local Information Technology employees and contractors
Serve as liaison to Corporate Accounting, Information Technology, Treasury, and Legal functions.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency
Extensive knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting, particularly within the food manufacturing industry
Ability to analyze complex financial data and market trends, translating insights into actionable business strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and fostering collaboration across departments
Strong financial acumen, with a proven track record of managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and optimizing resource allocation
Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools to support financial decision-making
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred
15 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 10 years at the executive level within the manufacturing or food industry
Financial leadership in a publicly traded company, including Sarbanes-Oxley experience, preferred.
Proven track record of leading financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting in a large-scale organization.
Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, competitive environment
Experience with international finance and exposure to global markets, regulations, and compliance requirements
Displays the highest level of integrity in all actions and decisions
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of JC Ford, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the company while driving long-term growth. This role entails developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The Vice President, Finance, will lead a team of finance professionals, providing insights and guidance to JC Ford's Executive Team and parent company, Middleby, on financial planning, analysis, and strategic initiatives. This position plays a critical role in supporting JC Ford's expansion and operational efficiency in the competitive tortilla manufacturing industry.
Position Purpose:
Develop and implement financial strategies that support JC Ford's long-term goals and enhance overall financial performance
Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with company objectives
Manage financial risks and opportunities, ensuring the company maintains a strong financial position while pursuing growth initiatives
Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team, President, and parent company, facilitating informed decision-making and long-term planning
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, standards, and ethical practices, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability
Lead the finance team in analyzing financial data, market trends, and business performance to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with operational and sales initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation
Support the development of pricing strategies, capital expenditures, and investment decisions that align with market opportunities and company goals
Assist with quarterly and annual audits and tax preparation efforts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on financial matters
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the complete, accurate, and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Collaborate with the executive team to evaluate business opportunities, assess financial implications, and develop actionable strategies for growth
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance internal controls, streamline operations, and ensure compliance
Monitor industry trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to inform strategic financial planning and decision-making
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Ensure effective management of cash flow, inventory, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic initiatives
Manage local Information Technology employees and contractors
Serve as liaison to Corporate Accounting, Information Technology, Treasury, and Legal functions.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency
Extensive knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting, particularly within the food manufacturing industry
Ability to analyze complex financial data and market trends, translating insights into actionable business strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and fostering collaboration across departments
Strong financial acumen, with a proven track record of managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and optimizing resource allocation
Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools to support financial decision-making
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred
15 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 10 years at the executive level within the manufacturing or food industry
Financial leadership in a publicly traded company, including Sarbanes-Oxley experience, preferred.
Proven track record of leading financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting in a large-scale organization.
Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, competitive environment
Experience with international finance and exposure to global markets, regulations, and compliance requirements
Displays the highest level of integrity in all actions and decisions