Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. The CFO will have oversight of all Accounting functions of Applied Technology Group, EC Systems, R and S Real Estate Holdings, Ozark Angler.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the President and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a four-year recognized university required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in upper-level financial management required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP
• Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a team environment
• Strong leadership skills and a “can do” attitude that drives operational and financial results
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills, and organizational skills, and have a professional presence and demeanor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work a minimum of a 40-hour workweek, plus additional as required to complete assignments on a timely basis.  Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; must be able to transport oneself to and from offices (including upstairs) and travel when necessary.  Must be able to read, write and converse in English; be able to see with or without corrective lenses; be able to sufficiently hear with or without hearing assistance devices to respond and interface with co-workers and clients; could think logically and be able to lift and carry various office items up to 30 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment consists of a modular office that includes adequate lighting, heating/cooling, equipment, and furniture in good working condition.  Must be able to work constructively and cheerfully in an environment that may be stressful due to adversarial situations, and always maintaining company as well as employee confidentiality.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: ATG employees are all members of a team.  Employees are expected to assist/backup their co-workers in day-to-day activities as well as other duties requested for the good of the company which includes aiding outside employees assigned area of responsibility, as needed, or requested.  All interactions must be both internally and externally customer focused.

Accordingly, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.   While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances change.

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