Interim Fractional CFO
Conexus
- Hauppauge, NY, United States
Summary:
The Board of Directors has asked Joseph to separate the U.S. President and finance leadership responsibilities. They are seeking a fractional CFO to lead financial operations and compliance for the U.S. business on a part-time, flexible basis.
Key Objectives of the Role:
- Take ownership of the U.S. financial reporting package and monthly MD&A reporting to the global headquarters in Scotland.
- Provide financial oversight, variance analysis, compliance management, and monthly financial commentary.
- Support HR-related functions and act as a mentor to the accounting team (Accounting Manager currently on maternity leave).
- Improve and shorten the current 12-day monthly reporting cycle.
- Oversee insurance renewals, navigate 10% tariff implications, and support deductions and promotions analysis.
- Assist with receivables, systems, and reporting improvements.
- Bring a hands-on approach and executive-level judgment to a 30-person, entrepreneurial U.S. team.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Prior experience as a CFO or senior finance leader (Director/VP/Head of Finance) in a CPG or inventory-driven business.
- Excel-based reporting decks, and middle-market company operations. Experience with Sage-100 is a plus.
- Strong background in financial reporting, FP&A, compliance, inventory management, and trade promotions.
- Capable of stepping into a hands-on role with limited resources and strong operational support.
- CPA or CMA highly preferred.
- Comfortable working in-office part-time in Long Island, NY.
- Able to mentor and coach junior finance staff.
- Some background in IT systems, accounting infrastructure, or system enhancements is a plus.
Time Commitment & Compensation:
- Estimated 80 hours/month (some weeks will require more hours than others), but flexible depending on skillset and efficiency.
- Target compensation: $80 to $110 per hour
- Start date: as soon as possible
Posted On: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Compensation: $500,000.00