Director, Finance and Accounting

About Craftsmen Industries

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.

Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive compensation.
• Career development opportunities.
• Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) Match and Much More!

Position Title: Director, Finance and Accounting

Location: St. Charles, MO

Craftsmen Industries is a growing organization, and we are searching for an experienced Finance Executive or Corporate Controller to be advanced as a successor to our current Chief Financial Officer. This key role in our organization guides our financial strategy, ensures financial stability, and keeps our finances positioned for continued growth and success. Additionally, this Finance Executive serves as trusted strategic partner and a member on Craftsmen Industries Executive Leadership Team reporting directly into the Chief Executive Officer. Functional leadership responsibilities include serving as a participative leader over Finance, Payroll, Information Technology as well as other cost and administrative functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serving as a leader over the Finance, Payroll, Information Technology, Purchasing/Supply Management/Logistics, and Sales Administrative departments involves collaborating with departmental Leads to develop strategies to support the achievement of the overall company's business objectives. It also involves fostering open communication, involving team members in the decision-making process, and valuing their input and ideas to drive the success of these functional areas within the organization. Below are some specific job responsibilities and tasks associated with being a participative leader to each of these departments:

Finance Department:

- Control: Functions including oversight of costs, cash, pricing and expense oversight.

- Project Variance: Monitors and analyzes the variances between planned and actual results of manufacturing projects.

- Risk Management: Assess and mitigate financial risks the organization may face.

- Financial Planning: Contribute to long-term financial planning and forecasting.

- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and reports to provide insights for decision-making.

- Advisor on Contracts: Review and advise on any contracts and agreements into which the Company may enter.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations by completing tax returns accurately and on time. Stay up to date on changes to tax laws and regulations that may impact the organization.

- Budgeting: Lead annual budget process by collaborating with the finance team and departmental Leads to create and manage budgets for the organization. Provide overview of the EBITDA report, highlighting key finding and insights.

- Investment Decisions: Participate in discussions about investment opportunities and strategies.

- Finance Policies: Assist in the development and enforcement of Finance policies and procedures.

- Cost Control: Implement measures to control costs, improve financial efficiency and prevent potential cost leakage.

- Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

- Insurance Management: Review, assess, and manage the organization's insurance portfolio, which may include various types of insurance, such as property, liability, health, workers' compensation, and more.

- Lender/Auditor/Service Provider Management: Manage relationships with lenders, auditors and service providers.

Payroll Department:

- Payroll: Oversee the financial accuracy and compliance of the payroll process.

- Compensation and Benefits: Help design and adjust employee compensation and benefits packages.

- HR Policies: Assist in the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.

- Employee Relations: Play a role in resolving employee issues and conflicts.

Information Technology:

- Office Technology: Assist with the management and improvement of office technology and systems.

- IT Governance: Oversee IT governance processes including project prioritization, resource allocation, and technology investment decisions.

- Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Collaborate on cybersecurity measures and risk management strategies to protect the companies' electronic assets and sensitive information.

-Technology Infrastructure: Oversee the availability and reliability of the organization's technology infrastructure.

- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

- User Support and Training: Oversee that user support and training programs are in place to assist employee in effectively using company provided technology.

Purchasing/Supply Management/Logistics:

-Financial Control: Oversee finances of purchasing, supplier management and logistics to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and financial objectives. Monitor and control expenses in these areas to optimize cost effectiveness.

-Strategic Planning: Provide financial insight in these areas to support strategic decision making.

-Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis including cost analysis, profitability assessments, and return on investment calculations.

Sales Administrative Oversight and Compensation Strategies:

Financial Oversight: Provide financial oversight to the sales department activities ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints and financial objectives.

Sales Reporting and Analysis: Prepare financial analysis on sales performance reviewing revenue, profit margins and expenses.

Ensure efficient and compliant sales administrative processes that align to sales and finance objectives.

Compensation Strategy: Partner with Sales Executive to develop commission plans that motivates the sales team, while aligning with sales targets and financial objectives.

Forecasting: Collaborate with sales team and provide financial insight to assist forecasting future revenue and budget requirements.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 10 + years related experience in Accounting or Finance at a managerial level.

Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning. (Ideally in a family business context.)

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people both inside and outside of the organization.

Advanced managerial maturity and servant leadership skills.

Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to function well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and at times demanding environment.

Preferred Skills

Masters in accounting or finance or MBA degree.

5+ years of managing multiple departments with specific preference for project finance and controls.

Advanced knowledge of ERP Systems, Excel and FRx Software.

Experienced in project accounting and project cost control.

Experienced in Open Book Management or Great Game of Business (GGOB).

Strongly prefer CMA or CPA certifications.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to position self to move and bend.

Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.

Required use of fingers and hands to operate a computer.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.

To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.

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