Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing Finance, Accounting and IT functions for the Counter Culture Coffee. The CFO, working in partnership with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Executive Chairman will be a key leader of the company’s next phase of growth. The CFO acts as a steward of the business, supporting the interests of company ownership. The CFO will be responsible for financial reporting, financial analysis, developing annual and long-range financial plans, driving profitability, as well as overseeing controllership activities including accounting, treasury, tax, and audit work.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Restructuring & Strategy

   • Balance Sheet Optimization

     Oversee debt structure, manage working capital, and drive critical financial ratios that appeal to institutional buyers.

   • Investor Strategy

     Optimize capital mix and lead relationships with lenders and investors.

   • P&L Management

     Analyze margins across all three channels (Grocery, Wholesale, E-com) to identify opportunities for value creation.

   • Valuation Modeling

     Build and maintain financial models that project profit growth and enterprise value.

2. Operational Excellence

   • Cashflow Oversight

     Ensure Counter Culture is out ahead of fluctuations in cash needs to fund the operation and to expand capacity to facilitate growth.

   • Supply Chain Efficiency

     Partner with Operations on green coffee procurement and inventory management to improve cash flow without compromising Company Purpose and steadfast commitment to coffee quality.

   • Business Model Strengthening

     Evaluate the relationship between revenue sources and investment uses to ensure spending is aligned with ROI. Evaluate and implement cost savings strategies across the business, working to identify opportunities for automation.

   • Tech Stack Integration

     Ensure our ERP system is integrated with other key softwares (like Shopify, Zoho CRM, etc), to provide "one version of the truth" and democratized data. Drive integration of latest AI technology to drive productivity.

3. M&A Support

   • Compliance

     Oversee accounting to GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financials.

   • Strategic Positioning

     Work with Chairman and CEO to manage current banking relationships and to identify potential lenders and investors as needed.

   • Data Room Preparation

     Organize all financial records, contracts, and IP to ensure a seamless due diligence process as the company looks to bring in outside investors.

4. Leader and Builder

   • Senior Leadership Team

     Be an active participant in Senior Leadership and Leadership Team meetings, prioritizing the health of the whole company.

   • Enterprise mindset

     Direct and coordinate the organization’s financial and budget activities to produce accurate and timely financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

   • Business Basics

     Manage the company’s financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, payroll, tax, and treasury activities.

   • Depth of Expertise

     Develop a deep understanding of how Counter Culture Coffee generates profits, identifying the key drivers of costs.

   • Lean

     Foster a culture of continuous improvement and a quest to always find a better way.

   • Great Manager

     Attract, develop, and retain top talent.

   • Teammate

     Uphold Counter Culture Coffee’s Purpose and Values at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years experience as CFO
• CPA level understanding of accounting, MBA preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• General understanding and familiarity with Tax compliance and optimization strategies
• Strong background in M&A
• Intuitive and insightful with a keen sense for how to create shareholder value, including the emphasis on long term value vs. short term gains
• Demonstrated success in leading an accounting/finance organization involving budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & reporting, product margin analysis, and ROI analysis
• 5+ years’ experience at a manufacturing company; food production experience preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
• ERP implementation experience preferred
• Ability to communicate vision, motivate workforce, develop effective teams, and build peer relationships

Benefits

• group health (medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and for Dependent Care
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) program
• paid time off
• eight company holidays
• Stock Option Plan