Chief Financial Officer

Life-Science Innovations has a full-time opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join the team. We’re searching for an experienced CFO to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The CFO will have day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.

Headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful Minn West Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovations employs people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.

• Oversees and guides the objectives, initiatives and policies of the accounting/financial function for LSI
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Develops and reports on financial performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Prepares short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use in strategic business planning. Coordinates the annual planning with the Senior Leadership Team
• Conducts financial analyses to support the companies’ operations and operational decision making
• Manages company cash flow and oversees cash planning ensuring adequate availability of working capital to achieve strategic goals
• Oversees all financial operations including financial planning, budgeting, financial and costing functions, cash management, tax and audit
• Manages all financial management administration, ensuring maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in accordance with state and federal requirements and GAAP
• Provides the status of the organizations’ financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting on key financial metrics and regularly reporting to senior management and the board
• Maintains relationships with commercial bankers and credit facilities, ensuring the company has appropriate credit arrangements, negotiating terms, etc
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual financial consolidation and reporting to senior management, the board and external stakeholders
• Builds and engages a high performing team by selecting, onboarding and training employees

• Strong knowledge in financial forecasting, accounting principles and financial data analysis
• Clear understanding of GAAP
• Familiarity with current finance and accounting related laws and regulations

• Proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business software including ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen

• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure, with integrity and solid moral judgment
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision maker
• Strong, collaborative business partner to the Senior Leadership Team
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between Finance, HR, IT and Operational Teams

• Extensive experience in the financial sector with a strong financial vision and insight
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior finance position
• Previous experience in animal health, biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or related field
• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

• Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well‑being of each employee from a whole‑life perspective.
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