Chief Financial Officer - Greenberry Industrial

Chief Financial Officer

Greenberry Industrial, a wholly owned subsidiary of NAES Corporation, is in search of a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team.

Greenberry Industrial, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington is a general industrial fabricator and contractor with more than 40 years of experience working on highly specialized, multi-faceted industrial projects throughout the U.S. Its dedication to safety and quality yields work that exceeds client expectations with each project. From fabricating a major process vessel to small structural elements, Greenberry delivers high-quality projects on time and on budget.

NAES Corporation is a broad-based provider of services to the energy industry, located in Issaquah, Washington. As part of the NAES family of companies, Greenberry has the unique opportunity to bring its industry-leading capabilities to the NAES portfolio of clients across the United States and Canada, expanding its presence and service offerings in the oil and gas, industrial, energy, and pulp and paper markets.

Greenberry proudly maintains a distinguished record as one of the safest fabrication and field services companies in the industry, which aligns with commitment to safety as a core value of NAES.

The CFO holds a direct reporting line to the President of Greenberry Industrial. The ideal candidate will function as a key strategic ally to the President and should possess extensive experience in the engineering and construction sector, particularly in finance and accounting related to construction projects. An ideal candidate will demonstrate operational acumen, understanding how to enhance margins and profitability for a non-union contractor by optimizing costs and project margins.

Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, establishing, and enforcing policies and processes, and managing project-related finance and accounting functions. This role requires adeptness in both field communication with project sites and interaction with executives and board members at the corporate level.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a pivotal member of the executive leadership team.
• Supervise the preparation and dissemination of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements, along with various operational finance reports.
• Review and ensure the proper implementation of internal controls to uphold financial integrity.
• Guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of financial and managerial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Oversee and scrutinize all month-end closing activities, including general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as overhead cost analysis.
• Mentor and foster the development of the finance team, managing tasks, providing system training, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering team cohesion.
• Spearhead recruitment efforts for finance, accounting, and payroll personnel as necessary.

Strategy, Planning, and Financial Operational Management:

• Lead financial planning and analysis, overseeing report creation, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and reporting on various metrics including KPIs and key drivers for profitability.
• Establish fiscal year-end budgets across operations and conduct quarterly reviews.
• Assess and evaluate Greenberry's operational and financial performance concerning long-term objectives, budgets, and forecasts.
• Offer insightful recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth strategies.
• Collaborate extensively with the NAES CFO Team, comprising Accounting/Tax, Compliance, Shared Services, and FP&A Groups.
• Deliver and present monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss by customer/business unit, forecast versus budget by division, and weekly cash flow analyses.
• Analyze and assess monthly financial operational results.
• Participate as necessary in conference calls with vendors, sales teams, and leadership.

Internal Controls:

• Ensure the proper design, implementation, and adherence to controls established as part of Process Level Controls. Greenberry is a fully in-scope company for Japanese SOX.
• Provide support for corporate deadlines regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual JSOX audit compliance testing, communication, and follow-up.

Financial Management:

• Oversee local subsidiary cash flow and manage the cash flow planning process with the parent company.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to offer financial insights into the organization's plans and operations.
• Supervise accounts receivable management, provide guidance on the collection process, and ensure adherence to contract terms for optimal cash positioning.
• Ensure negotiated terms and conditions with customers and vendors benefit the company and conduct regular reviews for optimization.

Professional Background and

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting; an…