Chief Financial Officer

Job Details

Job Location: BRILLION - BRILLON, WI 54110

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Country Visions Cooperative is searching for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Brillion, Wisconsin main office. The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer/President (CEO) and serves on the executive leadership team. The CFO contributes to the Country Visions Cooperative’s success by leading the financial operations, financial planning, capital management, budgeting, compliance, financial risk management, and financial reporting. Additionally, the CFO will contribute to strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and overall Cooperative growth. This is a full-time, in-person role, with minimal travel to other local facilities as needed. The CFO currently has 10 direct reports.

Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923 and have divisions in Agronomy, Grain, Feed, Energy, C-Stores, and Country Stores throughout northeast Wisconsin. Come work with excellent team members in a successful and growing organization.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive executive-level pay, based on experience and qualifications
• Bonus eligible
• Paid time off
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
• 401K with a company match well above the market average
• Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
• Optional Health Savings Account with a large company match
• Paid parental leave
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic planning and financial management: Developing and implementing financial plans and forecasts, and providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO, fellow executives and the board of directors
• Operational management: Overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a Cooperative. This includes managing processes, optimizing workflows and ensuring that operations are efficient and effective
• Financial reporting and compliance: Preparing and overseeing all financial reports, consolidations, ensuring compliance with regulations (such as GAAP and IRS) and managing relationships with auditors
• Risk management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks and establishing financial controls to protect the organization’s assets
• Cash flow management: Maintaining stable cash flow and ensuring the availability of funds for daily operations
• Working manager: Willing to be a working manager as needed by assisting team members on small and large tasks and projects
• Executive and board liaison: Working with the board of directors and other senior executives to make financial decisions for each division
• Extensive knowledge of financial concepts including profit & loss analysis, revenue cycle management, cost control, expense management, and financial modeling
• Strong background in mergers & acquisitions, business analysis, market analysis, risk analysis & management
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams within finance departments, experience supervising finance professionals with a focus on strategic growth
• Excellent skills in financial report interpretation and writing; ability to analyze complex data sets for informed decision-making
• Budgeting and analysis: Creating, monitoring and managing the Coop's budget, while analyzing financial data to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
• Proficiency with financial software systems; familiarity with advanced financial software tools is preferred
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