Summary

Carlile is a trucking and logistics company that’s proudly Alaskan. Headquartered in Anchorage, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional. We value safety, reliability, dedication to our organization, and industry-leading innovation. We look for pride, integrity, grit, and approachability. We provide a wonderful work life balance for our team members. We want you home with your family each night. If you’re looking for a long-term career – on the road or in the office – this is a unique place to build one.

Description

This position can be based out of Alaska or Washington with the expectation to spend time in both locations.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable for the administrative, financial, and information technology operations of the company. This includes the development of metrics tied to the company strategies and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. The CFO fosters trust and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community. They direct treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, and accounting activities for the company and provides strategic financial leadership and insight to the management team. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance & Accounting

  • In collaboration with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, establish the strategic vision with a path toward company growth and sustained profitability.
  • Direct and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company including internal controls, budgeting, tax planning, and conservation of assets.
  • Develop and maintain performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
  • Direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational goals, projects, programs, and systems.
  • Manage capital request and budgeting processes.
  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports, including oversight of the annual financial statement audit.
  • Provide ownership of treasury function focusing on working capital management, cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders and pinpoint potential risks.
  • Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
  • Prepare and make presentations to parent company executives and its Board, including routine and ad hoc financial reviews, risk assessment, capital allocation reports.
  • Oversee process improvements, external customer audits, and utilization reporting.
  • Participate in retirement plan fiduciary oversight.
  • Study long-range economic trends and projects for future opportunities and growth.
  • Enhance and/or develop and enforce internal control policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems.
  • Coordinate and manage annual insurance renewals.
  • Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
  • Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Administration

  • Ensure that systems, policies, and measures are in place to maximize capital investment and human asset value within Carlile.
  • Collaborate and consult with senior management on strategic issues such as policy, operational projects, capital expenditures, contracts, systems, and all commitments obligating the Company.
  • Develop strategic partnerships within the organization, with external executive level management, government and outside regulatory agencies, banks and funding agencies, vendors, and/or suppliers in pursuit of the company’s overall business goals.
  • Act as the financial liaison between Carlile and Saltchuk.
  • Oversee and manage the professional development and results of all finance, accounting, and IT staff members to establish and monitor succession plans and to ensure proper goals, training, professional development and project requirements are met.
  • Evaluate accounting, finance, and IT department structures and determine optimal staffing levels and roles. Ensure continual improvement with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Directs special projects as assigned by the CEO.

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

  • Model the behavior and leadership of a “SpeakUp” culture, including encouraging peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture. 
  • Communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and convincing manner. Exercise good listening skills. Foster an open communication environment.
  • Understands and complies with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Saltchuk Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
  • Effectively communicates function and/or regional goals and objectives.
  • Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission, and Safety Vision.
  • Processes performance evaluations in a timely, effective, and fair manner.
  • Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.
  • Plan for succession and provide opportunities for professional growth of staff.
  • Establishes goals, monitors progress, and results of direct report, and coaches team for success
  • Addresses inter- and intra-department training needs and counseling, as needed.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Perform and model Carlile’s continuous improvement process and behaviors by relentlessly pursuing process excellence

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Broad financial planning, accounting and company/department budgeting experience with examples of innovative thinking and application to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  • Proven track record in formulating strategy to execute and deliver results.
  • Outstanding business acumen and critical thinking, beyond finance and accounting.
  • Advanced analytical skills to review and prepare complex reports and analyses.
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
  • Knowledge of federal, international, and state financial regulations.
  • Demonstrable experience as a change agent and with financial and accounting system implementations.
  • Able to consolidate, analyze and communicate financial reports to the Board of Directors, shareholders, and executive leadership.
  • Strong ability to communicate well with all levels and personalities as well as deliver presentations to large and small groups.
  • Highly collaborative and effective at building partnerships as a shared service provider.
  • Ability to work in a demanding, high-intensity environment.
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP
  • Excellent interpersonal and written, verbal and listening communication skills.
  • A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
  • Experienced leader and financial executive; a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required, with an MBA or graduate degree preferred,
  • CPA or CMA required
  • Fifteen years’ experience in financial management with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning, with at least 7 years at senior leadership level.
  • Supervisory and management experience required.
  • Strong technical GAAP skills with public accounting experience preferred.
  • Progressive management of IT delivery of services.
  • Familiarity working with insurance programs, i.e. workers comp, general liability.

Working Conditions:  Work is performed in an office environment.  Work can include irregular or unpredictable schedules requiring more than a normal work week, including weekend, night & holiday work.  Travel, both overnight and day trips, occurs on occasion.  Often requires the ability to work under time constraints, with frequent deadlines, and dealing with highly confidential information.  Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Physical/Mental Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Ability to move between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in all kinds of weather.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  

Position Content:  This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

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