Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Work is Sweet!'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description

Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer provides executive leadership for See’s Candies’ financial strategy, stewardship, and business performance. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and a key member of the senior leadership team, helping shape company strategy, evaluate opportunities, and translate business priorities into disciplined financial and operating plans.

See’s combines its own manufacturing plants and distribution center with company-operated retail stores, e-commerce, and product sales to international and domestic licensees who operate See’s stores. The CFO & Treasurer brings an integrated financial perspective to this business model, connecting product costs, production and inventory decisions, distribution, and channel performance to profitability, cash generation, and long-term value.

This executive leads financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury, financial controls, and financial risk management, and serves as the principal finance liaison with Berkshire Hathaway. The role requires strategic judgment and hands-on engagement: a leader who understands the operations behind the numbers, develops finance talent, and supports profitable growth while respecting See’s culture, product quality, and customer experience

The pay range for this position is expected to be $300-$350k annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities Executive Leadership and Business Strategy
· Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to establish short- and long-term business priorities and assess their financial implications, risks, and resource requirements.
· Provide an objective, forward-looking perspective on business performance and recommend practical actions to improve results.
· Evaluate growth opportunities, new products, channel initiatives, and licensee opportunities through business cases, scenario analysis, and clear investment criteria.

Financial Planning and Performance Management
· Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across manufacturing, multiple sales channels, and corporate functions.
· Establish meaningful financial and operating measures and lead business reviews that connect results and variances to underlying drivers, corrective actions, and accountability.
· Improve forecast accuracy and decision support through integrated analysis of sales, product and channel margins, expenses, inventory, and cash flow.
· Strengthen leaders’ understanding of financial performance and budget ownership through clear reporting, practical guidance, and effective business partnership.

Manufacturing and Distribution Finance
· Lead financial analysis of product costs and cost of goods sold, including ingredients, packaging, labor, overhead, distribution, and fulfillment expenses.
· Partner with Operations to evaluate production capacity, plant utilization, labor productivity, procurement performance, waste, and cost improvement…