Director of Finance

For more than 120 years, KASCO has been the industry leader in providing quality products, parts, repairs, and service to the meat processing and retail institutional food industries. Our cutting edge products include band saw blades, meat grinder plates and knives, and cutlery. We also offer a vast range of butcher supplies, seasonings, replacement parts, and repair services to grocers, restaurants, and meat, seafood, deli and bakery departments.
Key Objectives:

The Finance Director, Route Services position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will have responsibility for reporting and analyzing of financial results for the Route Services business segment. The role will work closely with the segment leadership team providing financial decision support on a wide scope of operational and strategic matters impacting the achievement of the financial and operational objectives of the business segment.
Role Responsibilities:

Support the annual budget process as well as periodic forecast updates for the Route Services business segment
Coordinates the reporting and analysis activities for Route Services business segment as well as coordinating with other finance departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Lead the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) for the Route Services segment
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis focusing on commentary and interpretation of results to provide business insights
Assist with developing the appropriate set of performance metrics for the business and then report and analyze these metrics on a consistent basis
Stay abreast of the economic and business trends in the industry
Provides relevant data, analysis and fact-based recommendations
Identify and document improvement opportunities, creating guidelines and directives; identify potential improvement based on best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges
Determine investment requirements for the business segment, make the appropriate recommendations and financial return projections for capital investments and decisions.
Provide support for special projects/analysis within the business segment and finance teams
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree required with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
At least 10 years of combined finance and accounting experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a controlling/business finance position with demonstrated success.
Ability to develop knowledge of and work directly in ERP systems to extract information and identify opportunities to leverage systems more effectively
Experience with Power BI a plus
Strong business acumen and judgement
Business analysis, financial planning and reporting skills that generate business insights that add measurable value
Current knowledge of trends in finance and functional best-practices
Ability to manage by influence
Excellent interpersonal , communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and capable of gaining commitment and coordinate action for initiatives
Ability to have effective working relationships across the company
Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Advanced computer skills with MS software (Excel, PowerPoint)
Note:
This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be performed, as assigned. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time.
Requirements
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree required with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
At least 10 years of combined finance and accounting experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a controlling/business finance position with demonstrated success.
Ability to develop knowledge of and work directly in ERP systems to extract information and identify opportunities to leverage systems more effectively
Experience with Power BI a plus
Strong business acumen and judgement
Business analysis, financial planning and reporting skills that generate business insights that add measurable value
Current knowledge of trends in finance and functional best-practices
Ability to manage by influence
Excellent interpersonal , communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and capable of gaining commitment and coordinate action for initiatives
Ability to have effective working relationships across the company
Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Advanced computer skills with MS software (Excel, PowerPoint)
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