Chief Financial Officer at ACT Lighting Inc

Chief Financial Officer

Brief summary of duties:

As a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the CEO and drives the strategy, vision, and overall leadership of the Finance, Accounting, and Treasury functions. The CFO leads the planning, implementation, management, and control of all financial activities for the company, including accounting, forecasting, strategic planning, working capital & liquidity management, and collaboration with leaders on compliance matters. This is a hands‑on, “working” CFO role with both strategic and operational responsibilities.

Areas of Responsibility:

 Lead the planning, development, and execution of the organization’s fiscal strategy; continuously evaluate financial performance to drive operational excellence.

 Serve as a strategic partner in shaping the company’s plans and programs, contributing financial insight and direction.

 Assess and advise on the financial implications of long‑range planning, new initiatives, and regulatory changes.

 Deliver timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to support decision‑making for the CEO and senior leadership.

 Design, implement, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and systems that enhance operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

 Drive effective solutions to business and financial challenges, delivering results that position you as a trusted partner across the organization.

 Provide authoritative financial guidance and technical expertise to teams across the finance discipline.

 Deliver strategic financial leadership on key decisions affecting organizational direction and performance.

 Manage banking and financial institution relationships and develop strategies to optimize cash flow and strengthen liquidity.

 Advise on financial considerations for all contracts and agreements the company enters into.

 Lead the ongoing development and evaluation of the organization’s short‑ and long‑term financial strategies.

 Oversee all Finance and Accounting operations—including Financial Planning, Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Treasury—providing hands‑on leadership and direction.

 Compile and analyze financial information for senior management, offering clear recommendations and presenting viable alternatives.

 Monitor external economic and industry factors to identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring the organization maximizes financial performance.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA highly desirable.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles with prior CFO experience required.
• Experience with a minimum company size of $100MM annual revenue.
• Experience in a multinational company required.
• Experience with a manufacturing ERP required.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize and present complex data.
• Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.
• Ability to create and assess financial statements and budget documents.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Successful experience with raising capital and investor relations.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:

• Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%)
• Keyboarding (75%)
• Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and pager requiring close vision (60-85%)
  

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a business office environment.

Travel:

Travel to company, customer and vendor sites, including some that are out of country may be required. (Up to 20%)

COMPANY VALUES:

• Deliver Legendary Service: It’s all about the experience. With every experience, do the little things, as well as the big things, that surprise people. Make every interaction stand out for its helpfulness. Create the “WOW” factor that turns customers into raving fans. This includes both internal and external customers.
• Do the Right Thing, Always: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action you take and in every decision you make, especially when no one’s looking. Always tell the truth, no matter the consequences. If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologize, and make it right.
• Practice Blameless Problem-Solving: Demonstrate a relentless solution focus, rather than pointing fingers or dwelling on problems. Identify lessons learned and use those lessons to improve ourselves and our processes so we don’t make the same mistake twice. Get smarter with every mistake. Learn from every experience.
• Contribute to Profit: We’re in business to deliver value for our customers while making money. We all play a role in building revenue that exceeds our expenses. Look for ways to increase our sales, develop new customers, and control our expenses.
• Honor Commitments: Do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it. This includes being on time for all phone calls, appointments, and meetings. If a commitment can’t be fulfilled, notify others early and agree on a new deliverable to be honored.
• Embrace Change and Growth: What got us here is not the same as what will get us to the next level. Get outside your comfort zone, rather than stubbornly hanging on to old ways of doing things. Be excited by the possibilities that change, and growth bring. Be flexible.
• Be Positive: You have the power to choose your attitude. Choose to be joyful, optimistic, and enthusiastic. See the good in others. Your attitude is contagious. Spread optimism and positive energy.
• Keep Things Fun: While our passion for excellence is real, remember that the world has bigger problems than the daily challenges that make up our work. Stuff happens. Keep perspective. Don’t take things personally or take yourself too seriously. Laugh every day.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.