Kaufhold’s Kurds is a 28-year-old, family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds sold to foodservice customers in all 50 states. Our curds are the crème da la crème of cheese curds—all-natural white cheddar cheese made with farmer-certified, rBST-free milk and lightly breaded to ensure maximum cheese in each bite. We have five main flavors—the Original, the Garlic, the Jalapeño, the Sriracha and Chesapeake Bay curds. www.kaufholdskurds.com.

Kaufhold’s has recently partnered with a private equity firm to pursue an aggressive expansion and support growth. We are seeking a talented member to join our team!

As the Vice President of Finance, you will report to the CEO and assume a key role on the leadership team. You will oversee all financial reporting, short and long-term financial planning, general and cost accounting, tax, banking, and cash management.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the activities of the company’s Finance, Accounting, and IT functions.
• Manage and maintain general ledger, journal entries, account analysis, month-end close, payroll processing, and tax liabilities.
• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to meet all statutory regulations, GAAP accounting standards, practices, and audit requirements.
• Develop and implement operating plans to align the business to market demand, ensuring delivery of earnings and cash generation targets.
• Direct the development of the annual operating plan, capital budgets, and strategic plans; approves spending to budgetary levels.
• Ensure strong working capital management by optimizing A/R, A/P, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage the banking relationship, including financial covenants and reporting.
• Handle all treasury management functions, including liquidity management.
• Enhance a robust costing model and improve the budgeting process on a continual basis through the education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and operational trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide guidance and advice to the CEO and Board. Leverage business intelligence for evaluating operations, identifying problems, and recommending/implementing corrective actions.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to evaluate trends, forecast sales volumes, and incorporate recommended changes to the company business plans to achieve company profitability goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of production, inventory management, and logistics. Work with leadership to set goals focused on maximizing investment, driving cost savings, and increasing efficiency.
• Introduce systems, procedures, and performance-based metrics to ensure company goals are met.
• Develop a communication framework to ensure that the goals are aligned with the strategic direction of the company and are understood at all levels.
• Ensure effective labor utilization with greater efficiency and focus on profitability.
• Negotiate and/or approve agreements and contracts with key customers and suppliers.
• Manage the property, casualty, and executive risk insurance programs.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of working experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience as a controller or higher position providing strategic leadership at a middle market company.
• Ultimate team player, able to multitask with attention to detail.
• Excited to be part of a private equity-backed company with a fast paced environment in growth mode.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior P&L ownership and broad commercial acumen with strengths in FP&A and reporting.
• Track record of implementing systems and processes to support the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to balance costs and customer service needs.
• Naturally curious, flexible, resourceful, and results-oriented with a strong service ethic.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field; CPA, MBA, or other higher certification/education is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills; experience with QuickBooks or other AR/AP software, Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellsworth, WI 54011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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