Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Responsibilities

Financial strategy, reporting and governance

Own financial strategy, annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, management reporting, and long-range planning; provide clear, decision-oriented analysis to the CEO, Board, and parent company.

Oversee controllership, monthly close, U.S. GAAP financial statements, consolidation support, audit coordination, tax compliance, and a strong internal-control environment.

Lead financial performance management across revenue, gross margin, trade investment, operating expense, EBITDA, and cash flow; diagnose variances and drive corrective action.

Ensure sound policies for revenue recognition, trade deductions, inventory costing, landed costs, accruals, and intercompany transactions; maintain transparent, audit-ready documentation.

Act as a trusted liaison with Gambol finance and leadership, aligning reporting requirements and governance with timely U.S. business decisions.

Treasury, cash and working capital

Own cash forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, payment controls, bank signatory governance, and financial risk management.

Drive improvements in cash conversion through receivables collection, deduction resolution, inventory productivity, supplier terms, and disciplined purchasing.

Manage exposure associated with international sourcing, import duties and tariffs, freight, foreign suppliers, and intercompany settlements; coordinate with appropriate external advisors.

Commercial finance and profitable growth

Partner with Sales and eCommerce on customer and channel P&Ls, SKU economics, pricing architecture, trade promotion effectiveness, and retailer joint business plans.

Build analytical rigor around distribution expansion, promotions, customer investment, new product launches, and channel mix; challenge assumptions constructively.

Advance reporting and business intelligence using ERP, retailer POS, syndicated data, and planning tools to improve decisions and accountability.

Operations and execution

Provide executive oversight of product operations and business operations, including demand and supply planning, inventory, logistics, third-party warehousing, and cross-functional execution.

Sponsor an effective sales and operations planning process connecting customer demand, production lead times, purchasing, service levels, inventory investment, and financial outcomes.

Partner with international manufacturing teams and U.S. commercial leaders on product availability, cost competitiveness, quality-related escalation, and operational risk.

Lead operational KPI management, vendor performance, process improvement, and scalable systems and controls appropriate for a lean, growing organization.

People and executive leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the Director of Product Operations, Director of Business Operations, Manager of Strategic Finance, and Director of Finance; clarify ownership and succession coverage.

Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team and thought partner to the CEO on priorities, tradeoffs, organizational design, and strategic investments.

Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and practical problem-solving across finance and operations.

Essential Qualifications

 

12+ years of progressive finance leadership, including meaningful CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent enterprise-level responsibility; demonstrated oversight of operations strongly preferred.

Experience in consumer packaged goods, pet food/treats, food and beverage, or an adjacent physical-product business with national retail and e-commerce distribution.

Deep understanding of retailer trade spend, deductions, customer profitability, inventory accounting, demand planning, and cash conversion dynamics.

Proven command of U.S. GAAP, audits, financial controls, forecasting, treasury, and management reporting; ability to operate credibly with a board and international parent company.

Demonstrated success leading multifunctional teams, improving processes, and translating analysis into measurable commercial and operational results.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred. Strong ERP and analytical systems fluency (NetSuite experience advantageous).

Leadership attributes

Strategic yet willing to work hands-on; commercially minded, analytically rigorous, and decisive.

Clear communicator able to constructively challenge assumptions, navigate cross-cultural relationships, and build trust with stakeholders.

High integrity, sound judgment, ownership mentality, and resilience in a fast-moving, resource-conscious environment.