Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the leadership of all finance and fiscal management, human resource and information technology, furthering business success, while upholding and embodying the company values, vision, and purpose. This role leads, inspires and develops four to six direct reports, has low travel requirements and is full time. It is part of the Executive Team and reports to the CEO.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leadership and tactical coordination in strategic business planning and budgeting

• Support CEO, Executive and Core Team in preparation of the annually updated business plan

• Manage the financial business planning process to ensure timely and accurate completion

• Ensure depth, accuracy and timeliness of financial performance analysis and advice is provided to CEO,

  Executive and Core Team

• Leverage business acumen to further organizational performance improvements

• Communicate and champion strategy and financial targets to stakeholders

• Leverage financial and business data to make strategic and tactical decisions that improve excellence in

  Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Systems

• Leverage strong Leadership and Communication skills to inspire and engage employees to envision and

  implement improvements that improve Customer Experience and grow Cash Flow and Profit Before Tax

• Leadership in finance team services and output to serve both internal and external customers

• Protect company assets and value through optimization of risk management

• Ensure open book and lean practices are constantly in development with implementation to improve

  responsiveness to opportunities and losses

• Strategize and oversee the implementation of information systems, accounting and finance to proactively

  scale to the demands of the customer and company

• Ensure employment standards and education bring increased engagement, coupled with increased

  productivity

• Ensure employees’ work is safe, they have opportunities to grow, and are recognized for the value they

  create

• Influence and support the strategic direction and financial success of West Paw

• Embody West Paw Core Values in all work interactions, tasks, and decisions (act with integrity, be

  accountable, be tenacious, be friendly, be healthy, continuous improvement, create value)

• Uphold West Paw’s Vision in all work endeavors (we envision a world where business success is friendly to

  people and the planet)

Come. Sit. Stay.

• Champion West Paw’s Purpose in all work decisions (Humanize business by creating lasting connection with our people, communities, customers and their pets)

• Other duties as assigned

  Company Culture

  West Paw is a small family-owned business with a strong history and new growth ahead. Through our diversified workforce, with most of us in one facility, we celebrate a collaborative, hardworking team. Our success stems from our values, our vision and purpose, and our willingness to learn and grow. We leverage Open Book Management allowing all employees to become better business people and to understand how they can further business success. We invest in financial literacy and transparency to engage employees to contribute to our current financial condition and future plans.

  Our team is united in our quest for a cleaner planet, healthier communities, safe and happy pets, and transparent business practices. Everyone from production to sales to accounting and beyond rallies around our mission with a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is built on relationships – with each other, our customers, our pets, our community, and our planet.

  The joy of our work comes from sharing in success with people who are passionate about pets, contribute to our culture, appreciate a fast-paced atmosphere, share our values and further our vision.

  Essential Ability, Knowledge, And Skill Requirements

• Identify and resolve problems collaboratively and in a timely manner

• Gather data and analyze information skillfully

• Speak and write clearly and informatively, listen and gains clarification, demonstrate group presentation skills

• Able to delegate, inspire others to perform well, and set expectations

• Contribute to a positive team spirit, give and welcome feedback

• Willing to make decisions and exhibits sound judgment

• Work within an approved budget, maximize use of organizational resources

• Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,

  or governmental regulations

• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Able to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability

  and validity, analysis

• Possess solid computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, payroll,

  internet, and database software

  Education And Experience Requirements

  10 years related experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  Environmental And Physical Requirements

• Typically located in an indoor area with the possibility of mild discomfort from factors such as dust, material particles, temperature extremes, loud noise and bright lights

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity move about

• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse

• Occasional lifting of objects up to 36 inches from floor level, and weighing up to 30 lbs

• Occasional travel to business related events 2-4 times per year