The Director of Finance serves as a key member of the ARTAZN Executive Team, directly supporting the President. Provides leadership role in financial decision-making that affects our company and provides strategic financial input to senior management. Oversees the overall accounting and finance functions managing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the company.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Partner with ARTAZN President and leadership team to develop and implement strategic planning and continue to capitalize on new business and market opportunities.
Drive financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, and initiating corrective actions.
Develop financial strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction.
Provide vision and leadership to drive the long and short-range information system plans to support business objectives and key initiatives for ARTAZN.
Lead analysis and planning related to organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
Lead and direct the finance function in the areas of financial management, analysis, budgeting, planning, reporting, and maintaining internal controls. Ensure effectiveness of cash and treasury matters, A/P, A/R, etc.
Oversee all accounting and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with all appropriate ARTAZN and government agency policies, accounting rules and regulatory requirement.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory actions.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.
Lead and develop a high-performing global finance organization; mentor and develop the team regarding talent management, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation and enabling of effective teamwork.
Act as the primary corporate representative with banks, accounting firms, insurance companies, legal counsel, and tax authorities.
Manufacturing experience with more complex products having longer manufacturing terms and their unique cost structures.
Education / Experience / Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of management over direct reports and have performed in a similar capacity to this role at a previous organization.
Demonstrated success in a complex, global manufacturing environment track record as an operationally oriented executive and business partner, able to drive performance from a finance leadership perspective.
Experience leading capital budgeting for organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
Success as a strategic thinker and experienced in developing business and financial plans for short- and long-term results.
Demonstrated creative problem solving and strong analytical and negotiating skills with a high-performance standard.
Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Proven ability to interact and influence at all organizational levels.
Self-directed, positive, and ethical role model with professional credibility, accountability, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Excellent communication and listening skills, orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
