Chief Financial Officer

Description

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism. We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts and are proud to offer first-job or promotion opportunities to ambitious, talented people.

Lolli & Pops and Hammonds Candies are two iconic confectionery brands dedicated to creating delightful, high-quality sweets that bring joy to our customers. Following a recent acquisition, we are integrating operations and seeking a dynamic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead our financial strategy across all channels: manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and eCommerce.

We are excited to announce we are hiring for a Chief Financial Officer.

We are seeking a results-driven candidate for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team and reports to the Chief Executive Officer(CEO). The CFO is responsible for developing and leading complex financial and operational strategies across company departments. The CFO works closely with the CEO to budget and track the company performance. The CFO is instrumental in providing short- and long-term direction involving capital and operating expenditures, Information Technology and Real Estate. This role requires someone passionate about consumer goods and retail and continuous growth of business and people. The candidate must demonstrate a strong aptitude for fiscal management, continuous improvement of sales and profitability and ensure efficiencies across the company.

This role is full time on-site in our Denver manufacturing facility.

CFO Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Develops best-in-class skills around accounting, forecasting, budgets, audits and analysis, and recommendations to executive team, board of directors, and investment team
• Establishes operational strategies by establishing critical measurements; determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; resolving problems; implementing change
• Research economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement
• Evaluates strategic areas in Planning Inventory and Supply Chain that provide wide company performance improvements and optimize cash flow
• Manages Information Technology performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
• Contributes financial expertise in the planning of new cost saving initiatives that generate additional profit to the company
• Ensures that the Company meets necessary financial regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Leads with company values and upholds the financial and company mission
  
  

Chief Financial Officer Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field (MBA preferred)
• Professional accounting designation preferred but not required (CA, CMA, CPA)
• 10 years plus proven track record as a senior financial manager
• Prior CFO experience
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Must be based in Denver Metro area. We offer hybrid remote with at least three days per week in the office
  
  

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Core Leadership Competencies

• Drives for results
• Action and goal oriented
• Sharp eye for detail
• High integrity
• Problem solver
• Deals with ambiguity
• Effective communicator and collaborator
• Commitment to teamwork, diversity, equity and inclusion
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Oracle, Power Point and Excel
• This job description captures the position's essential responsibilities. It is not intended to record all duties and expectations of the position as may be communicated and assigned.
  
  

Our Company values are important to us! We are:

Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do

Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together

Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be

Authentic we honor what is real and authentic and give feedback from the heart

Betterment we have a never ending drive to continuously improve

Compensation

The CFO is a full-time position offering competitive compensation commensurate with the level of responsibilities described above, including an annual bonus opportunity, equity and an attractive benefits package.

We cannot wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people - minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. We will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes