Chief Financial Officer- Pet Segment

$300,000 - $325,000/Yr

Central Garden & Pet - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Executive

Walnut Creek, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Pet Segment Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic advisor to the President of Pet Products and their direct reports, overseeing all financial responsibilities for the Pet organization, which generates over $1.8 billion in sales. This role involves financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, while also playing a critical role in developing and implementing the organization's strategy to enhance efficiency, sales, and profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Pet leadership team and the CFO's leadership team.
• Participate in key decisions regarding strategic initiatives and operational execution.
• Engage with Central's CFO on financial issues and trends.
• Assess organizational performance against the annual budget and long-term strategy, developing recovery plans as needed.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CFO and leadership team.
• Establish yearly objectives and KPIs, along with tracking mechanisms.
• Analyze financial details of each business unit to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Direct and coordinate financial planning and budgeting for the Pet organization.
• Lead and improve financial forecasting accuracy in coordination with the business.
• Analyze return on investment for new products and brand-building activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational packages.
• Build and develop a strong finance team, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting, working with Corporate Treasury on working capital investments.
• Oversee finance and accounting systems and ensure proper maintenance of internal controls.
• Lead financial diligence of potential acquisitions and support integration of acquired businesses.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of broad finance experience, including accounting and governance.
• 5 years' experience in a high-performance consumer products manufacturing environment.
• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required; CPA and MBA preferred.
• Exceptional financial and operational analysis skills with a proven ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Highly effective interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience as a business partner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• History of succession planning and talent development.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting strategic vision into operational models.
• Fluent in GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Demonstrated strengths in project management and change management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and business intelligence tools like Cognos.
• Proven skills in both strategic and tactical planning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance for college degrees and professional certifications
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave