The Chief Financial Officer will direct all financial activities of Kent Quality Foods and business subsidiaries; oversee the preparation and communication of financial reports and summaries; actively manage the business budgeting and forecasting process and actively drive business profits through cost management strategies. Must be capable of working effectively and harmoniously with Senior business leadership and Company personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounting department, budget preparation, and auditing functions.
• Work with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; make or oversee any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Review planning process and suggest improvements to current methods.
• Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, right-sizing, or elimination.
• Work with the President and other executives to establish priorities for the planning process.
• Study long-range economic trends and project impact on future growth in sales and market share for the business.
• Identify opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required

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