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Director of Finance & Accounting

Cadwell
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2025

The Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing all finance and accounting operations, and for providing management with detailed information used for decision-making.

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Team Leadership : Lead and supervise the finance and accounting team. Provide guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
  • Financial Planning & Analysis : Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting : Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor and report on financial performance against budget and strategic plans.
  • Financial Reporting : Prepare timely, accurate, and detailed reports on financial performance, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Risk Management : Identify and manage financial risks. Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
  • Internal Controls : Develop, maintain, and document robust internal controls and financial systems. Oversee all audit and internal control operations.
  • Cost Management : Analyze and control costs to improve profitability. Implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
  • Strategic Partnerships : Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Operations, Sales, Engineering) to support overall business strategy and objectives.
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or related field required
  • 7 years of related work experience required
  • CPA / MBP preferred

    • Job Knowledge / Requirements :

  • Proven ability to lead and improve a finance / accounting team, process, and analysis.
  • Experience analyzing, summarizing and providing recommendations to the senior management team, so that improvements can be made within company operations and business.
  • Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills.
  • Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • In-depth experience with financial analysis, general accounting rules and procedures.
  • In-depth experience with ERP systems.
  • Strong business math skills.
  • Manage multiple, complex priorities within demanding timeframes; strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Computer skills : MS Office and Google applications, query tools, and database systems and applications.
  • Complete work both independently and as an effective member of the team, adapting to changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities as needed.

    • Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

  • General office positions may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written / verbal communication. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.
  • Extensive use of computer.
  • Travel may be required; must be able to obtain necessary travel documents.
  • Work hours outside normal business hours may be required to meet business needs.

    • Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at careers@cadwell.com.

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