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CFO
Portland, OR
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Job Description
Chief Financial Officer
Company: Keen Footwear
State: Oregon
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
• Management
o Has overall responsibility for the Accounting, Finance and Credit Departments. Controller and Credit Manager report to CFO.
• Financial Reporting and Budget
o Prepares financial statements
o Presents financials to the Board of Directors for review and discussion
o Oversees budget in relation to budgetary goals
o Provides consultation and direction to Sr. Management on meeting budget goals
o Works with Sr. Management to prepare annual departmental budgets
• Auditing
o Oversees inventory, collateral and fiscal year audits, including foreign entities (Canada and Europe)
o Directs staff in the preparation of financial materials for audits
o Maintains an on-going, positive relationship with auditors
o Responds to auditors and audit reports
• Banking
o Oversees all banking activities
o Maintains a positive banking relationship
o Develops foreign exchange process for overseas business
• Legal and Insurance
o Works with outside law firms to identify and address any patent or trademark issues
o Maintains a consultative relationship with outside counsel for other general legal matters
o Oversees property and casualty insurance coverage
Credit
o Oversees credit department
o Manages Credit Manager
o Works in coordination with Credit Manager to set AR goals to meet business objectives
Subsidiaries (Canada and Europe)
o Establishes KEEN legal entities abroad with the assistance of local legal counsel.
o Directs financial operations of international KEEN subsidiaries
o Consolidates KEEN financials globally to determine overall (global) company performance
Leadership/Cultural Responsibilities:
Build a positive team environment and foster collaboration
Foster innovation, creativity and problem solving
Maintain a high level of personal accountability and integrity
Embrace KEEN’s values in an authentic manner
Develop a clear vision for the team that helps them achieve Company goals in a manner consistent with KEEN values
Focus on team performance and develop and mentor team members to meet the challenges of their role.
Motivate and inspire your team through accessibility, empowerment, regular communication, and recognizing and celebrating successes
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties
Knowledge/Skills Required:
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major; addition of MBA preferred
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 10+ of CFO or international controlling experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Superior proficiency in the use accounting and finance related software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements and Conditions:
Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability write, use the computer and use the telephone. Office environment is moderately noisy.
Employee Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through: teamwork, positive, honest and effective communication, and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and partners.
How to Apply:
http://jobs-keen.icims.com/keen_jobs/jobs/candidate/intro.jsp
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Experience Required
10 plus years
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Last Update
April 17, 2008
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