Job Details

Position: Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Location: South Shore, KY

Job Id: 411

# of Openings: 1

Assistant Chief Financial Officer (CFO in training) - Manufacturing Business

Job Description:

Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented accountant to join our growing manufacturing business as the Assistant to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background with a focus on manufacturing, inventory costing, and financial management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with and train under the current CFO and other senior leadership while overseeing critical accounting processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Additionally, there is the potential to transition into the CFO role upon the current CFO's retirement, as well as the opportunity to grow and lead your own team.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in overseeing daily accounting operations and processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Perform various monthly, quarterly, and annual filings required by governmental agencies, including but not limited to sales tax and depreciation calculations.
• Reconcile and review financial accounts, analyzing variances and ensuring accuracy in financial data.
• Prepare journal entries, manage month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensure timely completion of financial statements.
• Maintain and analyze inventory costing and manufacturing-related financials, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in financial data, recognizing areas for improvement and providing recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage and optimize accounting and financial processes and be a key resource in meeting deadlines and goals.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Take on new and challenging assignments as needed to support the business's growth and evolving financial needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 5+ years of public accounting experience or manufacturing/inventory costing experience is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks; experience with other accounting software is a plus.
• Knowledge and practical experience with GAAP, monthly and annual financial statement closing processes, and journal entries.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in inventory costing and financial analysis.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Willingness to take on new, challenging assignments as they arise and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while also being comfortable working independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies in financial data.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• On-site/in-person position
• May require occasional travel, scheduled as needed.

Pay:

• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Annual retention bonus
• Life Insurance

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing business while playing an integral role in the financial success of the company. If you are an experienced accountant with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement, we invite you to apply for the Assistant CFO (CFO in training) role.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We are also a Drug Free Work Place. Qualified applicants will also be required to pass a drug screening before receiving an offer or beginning employment. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.