Chief Financial Officer

Purpose
This is an executive Finance position responsible for directing and coordinatingthe activitiesof the Finance Department-by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate management. Interaction with other departments within the duties of this position. Areas of responsibility includeForecasting, Planning, Financial Close,Controls,AR, AP,Treasury,Payroll,IT, Inventory Control andCustomer Profitability.

Responsibilities

• Risk managementthrough enforcement and monitoring of internal controls

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Compliance with all local regulations and established companyfinancial policies and procedures
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Identify, through consultation with the President, the key actions necessary to achieve the financial plan
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Conduct monthly business reviews for market; analyze results of operations / explain key driversandvariances to plannedand forecasted results.Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan
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Manage the site of Finance Managers,ComplianceInventory Control, Profit Management, Information Technology, Payroll, Accounting team, and any other direct reports – to achievegoals;and train staff for advancement
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Evaluate thefinancial impactof plansand processes to achieve goals,assistother departments in their goals and processes, measure customerprofitabilityand asset investments,andperform key analyses, etc.
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Develop the annual profit plan(budget)in conjunction with the senior management teamand Enterpriseobjective.
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Preparea rolling 3-year long range plan that is refreshed on an annual basis
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Developaccurate18-month rollingfinancial forecasts each monthwith projections for volume,marginsandexpenses;considering both macro-economic factors as well as localimplications
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Make recommendations to management to improve profitability
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Identifyopportunities to control costs and reduce expenses
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Mayparticipatein shrink committee, credit committee, and other initiatives
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Work with each department to ensure they understand the overall forecast and how the impact of the key initiatives (theyare responsible for) are reflected in the for
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Individual must champion and be the local expert in Sysco’s analytical toolbox
Skills

• Solid analytical,problem-solving skills;including familiarity with analyzing reports and deriving insights from data
• Strong understanding of distribution economics, pricing strategies, and supplier contracts
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain field, and cost-to-serve metrics
• Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost expense ratio, etc.
• Strong financial acumen and ability toproperly planand execute business plans
• Embraces change and champions corporate initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to coachand mentor peers and other colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and influence a variety of keystakeholders
• Strong communicationskills:ability to effectively communicate with internal and externalteams
• Proficient in MicrosoftApplication Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; including the ability to execute multiple initiatives at the same time
• Shows strongCollaboration skillsby cooperatingwith other to achieve sharedobjectivesand consideringothers’ interests as well as own
• Demonstrates aStrategicMindsetbyanticipatingfuture trends and implications;andbeable toarticulate pictures & visions of possibilities
• Is able toDrive Growth &Resultsbysettinghigh standardsto achieve goalsandbypursuingtasks with energyand drivedespiteobstacles &setbacks

Preferred Qualifications:

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MBA/CPA preferred
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Prior managerial experience preferred
Certifications
Education
Master’s degree in related discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and an additional 3 years of experience in lieu of Master’s degree
Experience

• A minimum of six years in a CFO or Director of Finance position preferred
• Foodservice experience preferred

Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
Travel Requirements
0-25%