Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and scalability.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Board, CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and projections.
• Ensure all major financial and operational decisions align with shareholder directives.
• Work closely with the Board and CEO to consult and agree upon key financial and business decisions as dictated by shareholders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, tax, treasury, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with TGAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve financial accuracy.

Procurement & Supply Chain Finance

• Oversee procurement strategy to ensure cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, optimize vendor relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve purchasing efficiencies and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and commodity price fluctuations.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and processes to enhance transparency and cost control.

Profitability & Cost Management

• Drive gross margin improvements by optimizing cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Monitor and control inventory costs, waste reduction, and working capital.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to manage ingredient costs, production expenses, and vendor negotiations.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Manage capital structure and fundraising efforts, including equity, debt, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead financial due diligence and investor communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.

Scaling & Business Growth

• Support expansion into new markets, channels (domestic, overseas), and product lines.
• Implement financial systems and technology to enhance reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in food & beverage, or manufacturing.
• Strong background in financial planning, accounting, and operational finance including business justification, and governance and control.
• Experience managing procurement, supply chain finance, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with scaling businesses, fundraising, and working with investors.
• Deep understanding of cost structures, inventory management, and margin optimization in the food industry.
• Proven ability to work within a shareholder-driven decision-making framework.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic and be able to lead productive discussion and ability to manage stakeholders.