• Strategic financial planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow management, and long-range financial projections.
• Executive decision support: Work closely with the CEO and production management to evaluate business performance, pricing, profitability, investments, and expansion opportunities.
• Operational financial management: Oversee accounting, financial reporting, working capital, inventory controls, receivables, payables, payroll, and expense management.
• Private equity and Board collaboration: Provide financial information, analysis, and reporting to the organization's ownership and governance stakeholders.
• Business improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, improve financial visibility, and support operational efficiency.
• Cross-functional leadership: Direct and develop accounting, purchasing, and IT personnel while encouraging accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Financial stewardship: Oversee banking relationships, insurance, tax coordination, compliance, and the financial implications of business transactions.

This is a hands-on executive position suited to someone who combines strong technical financial knowledge with practical business judgment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic discussions and the operational details that support sound financial decisions.

Live and Work in New York's Finger Lakes Region
A career opportunity should also be evaluated in terms of the life it allows you to build outside the workplace.

Seneca Falls is situated in the northern Finger Lakes region, an area recognized for its lakes, scenic landscapes, historic communities, and four-season recreational opportunities.

For professionals considering relocation, the region offers a distinctive alternative to larger metropolitan environments.

Lakes, nature, and outdoor recreation
Seneca Falls is near Cayuga Lake and within reach of Seneca Lake, providing access to boating, fishing, waterfront recreation, and scenic drives.

The surrounding Finger Lakes region is known for its parks, trails, waterfalls, wineries, and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year.

A community with history and character
Seneca Falls holds an important place in American history, particularly through its connection to the women's rights movement. Its historic downtown and surrounding communities offer a different pace of life from major metropolitan centers.

Nearby communities such as Waterloo, Geneva, and Auburn provide additional choices for shopping, dining, housing, and recreational activities.

Housing and lifestyle choices
Professionals relocating to the region can explore established village neighborhoods, suburban-style properties, rural homes, and locations near the lakes.

Housing costs and availability vary by community and property type, making it worthwhile to compare options based on personal priorities and commuting preferences.

Education and regional connections
The broader Finger Lakes area provides access to educational institutions, including Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, as well as other colleges and universities within the region.

Seneca Falls also offers access to the Rochester and Syracuse metropolitan areas for additional cultural, transportation, and professional resources.

For an executive seeking a rewarding leadership position in a region known for natural beauty and community character, Seneca Falls offers an appealing setting to explore.

The Background That Will Position You for Success
The organization is seeking an experienced financial leader with the technical expertise, strategic perspective, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in a comparable financial management position.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Tax planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies, financial reporting, banking, insurance, supplier relationships, credit, collections, and related business practices.
• Demonstrated financial analysis, strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Executive-level communication skills and the ability to influence business decisions.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including financial reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong professional ethics, sound judgment, and the ability to protect confidential information.
• Willingness to travel periodically to satellite facilities.
• Willingness to sign the employer's required confidentiality and two-year non-competition agreement, subject to review of its terms.

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience working with private equity partners and acquisitions.

The successful executive will bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach and the willingness to engage directly with the financial and operational details of the business.

Explore the Opportunity Confidentially with A.W. Forbes
An executive career decision deserves thoughtful consideration, especially when you are already successful in your present position.

A.W. Forbes is a boutique executive recruiting and confidential career advisory firm providing personalized representation to experienced professionals.

Our approach begins with a professional conversation, not pressure to submit an application. We can help you evaluate the position's responsibilities, compensation, organizational expectations, location, and potential fit with your longer-term career objectives.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience or simply raises your curiosity, we welcome a confidential conversation.
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