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Are you looking for your next opportunity in Finance, leading a team, in a high growth global import business? Please consider joining our exceptional team, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey!
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and reporting functions of the company. As a key leader in the finance department, this position will report directly to the COO and will be tasked with building and leading a high-performing finance team. The primary goal of this position is to enhance the company's financial performance by providing strategic financial insights, driving profitability, and implementing strong internal controls and risk management practices. The Director of Finance will collaborate closely with various departments, including Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing, to ensure alignment between financial strategies and business objectives.
REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer
SUPERVISES: the Finance and accounting team
INTERFACES: All department managers and employees of the company, executive team including the CEO, and outside professionals such as auditors, insurance brokers and agents, banking representatives, tax agencies and other professionals.
COMPENSATION: Salary (Exempt Status) and Performance Bonus
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, LTD, Volontary STD, paid time off
INTRODUCTION TO OVERSEAS FOOD TRADING:
Our Identity:
We pride ourselves on offering a complete set of services from sourcing and development to import and delivery, filling the gap between suppliers and consumers.
Our Know-how:
Our team covers sales, sourcing, logistics, imports, product development and compliance with all our products. We manage logistics for frozen, refrigerated and dry-food goods worldwide.
Our selection of products includes specialty items for Club, Retail and Foodservice. We offer our clients full private label services along with brand representation.
Our customers include club stores, supermarket chains, specialty retailers, coffee chains, hospitality, businesses, foodservice distributors, online businesses, airlines, cruise lines and more.
Our team
Our Team of experts cover sourcing, logistics, imports, sales, compliance, and accounting services to ensure we provide the highest levels of service to our customers. We manage logistics for frozen, refrigerated, and dry-food goods worldwide.
OVERSEAS FOOD TRADING WEBSITE:
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS: PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS • Must adhere to Overseas code of Professional conduct and embody leadership qualities. • Excellent people skills, and team-driven professional style. • Ability to manage sensitive/confidential matters. • Ability to create an elevated level of trust by way of integrity, accuracy and timeliness of information presented in financial documents. • Other workstyle and personal competencies: analytical, multi-tasking, negotiating skills, ownership & accountability, adaptability & flexibility, influencing skills, capacity to lead others through change and transition. • Ability to adapt to various management audiences, analyze and present historical and current financial results in an effective fashion. • Requires office presence a minimum of 3 days a week. Occasional remote work allowed with manager approval. JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Education and Experience: • A current Certified Public Accountant (CPA). • A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, in accounting, finance or relevant field. • 10 years related experience in accounting and 5+ years in a Controller/Manager or higher role. • Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws • Food Industry experience preferred, in manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale distribution, and/or grocery. • Excellent GAAP and financial reporting skills (exposure to IFRS is a plus) Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: • History of working collaboratively with others to achieve desired results. • Public Accounting background is desirable. • Capacity to influence, obtain buy-in and interact at senior levels. • Ability to communicate clearly and directly, using emotional intelligence. • Ability to think outside of the box and adapt to changing priorities. • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations. • Proficiency using Microsoft 365. • Excellent knowledge of Excel and technology in general. • Ability to research/implement new technical accounting pronouncements. • Ability to analyze and determine the suitability of financial hardware and software to support various accounting related business processes and well-versed in ERP and Microsoft Power BI (Business Central or comparable software). • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Language and Communication Skills: • Demonstrate credibility, confidentiality, and high ethical standards. • Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner. • Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to effectively present information to management, boards of directors, banks. Physical, sensory, and motor demands: • Occasional driving to warehouses may be required, frequent standing and sitting. Intermittent squatting, bending, twisting, lifting. This position requires excellent visual acuity and auditory sense. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
