What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at HUNTER TRUCK SALES & SERVICE LLC?
Hunter Truck is hiring!
We are currently looking for a motivated and committed team member to join Hunter Truck in the Chief Financial Officer role.
A family-owned authorized dealer of Peterbilt trucks, Hunter Truck has provided four generations of trucking solutions and an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, parts, and sales. A name that’s been synonymous with reliability since 1938, we have a long-standing relationship with premium-quality truck producer, Peterbilt Motors, and operate locations across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Our Mission is to build long term relationships by providing excellent products and service that reflect value, integrity, and teamwork.
SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the President/CEO and is responsible for all financial operations of the company. The CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team and assists with strategic business and financial decision making.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Location: 480 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA 16002
HUNTER TRUCK OFFERS:
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Benefits in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance & more
- 401(k) Retirement Investments
- Incentive Plans
- Referral Bonus
- Paid Trainings
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year College or University in Accounting or Finance (or related field)
- 15 or more years of related experience in a senior-level financial or accounting position required.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Valid Driver’s License required for inter-company travel; must meet company insurability standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Necessary skills include but are not limited to:
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to apply US GAAP to company specific transactions, ability to analyze data to ensure prior practices/procedures continue to be appropriate and compliant, time management skills, attention to detail, deadline oriented, verbal communication skills, analytical skills, skilled in the use of Microsoft software including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint, as well as the ability to delegate and train others within the department.
- Writing reports and corresponding with business entities and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed – along with ability to determine the need for overtime both individually and for the accounting team.
- Willingness and ability for overnight travel is up to 20% as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directs the company’s financial and accounting practices, as well as its relationships with lending institutions, ownership, and the financial community by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers:
- Responsible for all financial management aspects of the company including its consolidated subsidiaries.
- Provides strategic recommendations to the President/CEO and members of the executive management team and reports financial results and recommendations to the company’s ownership / board of directors.
- Responsible for compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and oversees all financial, regulatory, benefit plan and outside 3rd party audits, including certification of financial results to lenders.
- Provides leadership and coordination in the accounting, reporting, internal control, business planning and budgeting efforts of the company.
- Maintains relationships with financial institutions for operational lending and treasury matters.
- Maintains relationships with insurance and employee benefit companies, oversees annual plan renewals, and assists with evaluation of policies in place to minimize risk, including assistance with claim activity.
- Maintains required fiduciary documentation for compliance with the company retirement savings plan and reviews and approves plan document amendments.
- Assists the executive management team and ownership on the development and implementation of employee compensation plans and the ongoing reporting and compliance of existing plans.
- Assists with evaluation and directs the implementation of merger and acquisition opportunities.
- Collaborates and coordinates with attorneys on routine business and various legal matters.
- Assists with business system implementations and conversions.
- Oversees business license compliance and corresponding reporting requirements.
- Reviews, evaluates, and signs company contracts to ensure compliance and alignment with company strategy.
- Oversees the financial operations of all operating, leasing and real estate companies and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, and real estate activities for the companies, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining close working relationships with external accountants to ensure adherence to US GAAP and maintenance of a company financial structure designed to minimize tax liabilities.
- Implementing new accounting standards as applicable to the company.
- Overseeing and directing the responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist, the Director of Financial Reporting, and the Director of Accounting Operations; with indirect oversight of general ledger accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Preparing and presenting monthly financial updates to the executive management team and ownership of the company.
- Providing financial reporting metrics to the executive management team and ownership to help identify profit maximization through income, expense, trend, and industry analytical analyses.
- Overseeing and directing the preparation and issuance of the company's quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Reviewing, certifying, and submitting quarterly bank covenant calculations.
- Reviewing and approving all financial information that is provided to internal customers, ownership, and external parties.
- Reviewing and approving all company income tax return filings.
- Directing and analyzing reviews of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the company’s policies and operations, including monitoring of SOE and industry best practices.
- Overseeing all outside tax return filings, including sales and use tax returns, unclaimed property returns, employee benefit plan returns, IFTA returns and other mercantile and local tax filings.
- Coordinating and leading all bank treasury functions with outside financial institutions.
- Reviewing, approving, and signing checks for vendor disbursements.
- Coordinating and leading the annual capital expenditure budgeting and approval process.
- Analyzing, consolidating, and directing all internal accounting processes and procedures.
- Providing and managing the procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
- Assisting the general/branch/departmental managers in preparing financial projections and budgets for each company location and responding to questions as requested.
- Overseeing the company payroll function and providing guidance on compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Overseeing and directing the implementation of third-party software programs that integrate with company-wide business system.
- Evaluating the accounting structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the department; as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Participates in internal committees and task forces, including active participation in OEM CFO Council.
- Represents the company at outside functions as requested.
- Stays up to date on relevant accounting knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities and maintaining membership in professional organizations (AICPA, PICPA, etc.).
- Adheres to and promotes all existing health and safety policies in the workplace to reinforce the Hunter culture of a safe work environment.
- Other administrative duties as required.
All candidate offers are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Interested in learning more about Hunter Truck or our other openings visit www.huntertruck.com/careers and join our talent community.
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