Kaufhold's Kurds, Inc.
Director of Finance
Kaufhold's Kurds, Inc., Ellsworth, Kansas, United States, 67439
Company Description:
Kaufhold’s Kurds is a 29-year-old, family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds sold to foodservice customers in 49 states. Our curds are the crème da la crème of cheese curds—all-natural white cheddar cheese made with farmer-certified, rBST-free milk and lightly breaded to ensure maximum cheese in each bite. We have eight main flavors—the Original, the Garlic, the Jalapeño, the Dill, the Sriracha, the Yellow, the Mozzarella, and the Cajun.
Kaufhold’s is partnered with Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, to support additional aggressive growth and expansion. Sky Island has a proven track record of scaling family-owned manufacturing companies and will provide support for this position.
Kaufhold’s has steadily grown, and recently underwent an asset acquisition of another company. This acquisition has allowed Kaufhold’s to venture into automated production options to distribute to an even wider range of organizations.
Job Description:
The Director of Finance is a hybrid position that will report to the CEO and assume a key role on the leadership team. The DOF will oversee all financial reporting, short and long-term financial planning, general and cost accounting, tax, banking, and cash management. This role includes managing financial planning, risk management, acquisitions, and hedging strategies to support the company’s growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage financial components of company acquisitions.
Develop and implement hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks.
Direct the activities of the company Finance and Accounting functions.
Manage and maintain general ledger, journal entries, account analysis, month-end close, oversee payroll processing, and tax liabilities.
Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to meet all statutory regulations, GAAP accounting standards, practices, and audit requirements.
Develop and implement operating plans to align the business to market demand, ensuring delivery of earnings and cash generation targets.
Direct the development of the annual operating plan, capital budgets, and strategic plans; approves spending to budgetary levels.
Ensure strong working capital management by optimizing A/R, A/P, and inventory levels.
Monitor and manage the banking relationship, including financial covenants and reporting.
Handle all treasury management functions, including liquidity management.
Enhance a robust costing model and improve the budgeting process on a continual basis through the education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and operational trends to support strategic decision-making.
Provide guidance and advice to the CEO and Board. Leverage business intelligence for evaluating operations, identifying problems, and recommending/implementing corrective actions.
Work with sales and marketing teams to evaluate trends, forecast sales volumes, and incorporate recommended changes to the company business plans to achieve company profitability goals.
Introduce systems, procedures, and performance-based metrics to ensure company goals are met.
Develop a communication framework to ensure that the goals are aligned with the strategic direction of the company and are understood at all levels.
Ensure effective labor utilization with greater efficiency and focus on profitability.
Manage the property, casualty, and executive risk insurance programs.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
10+ years of working experience in accounting or finance.
Experience as a controller or higher position providing strategic leadership at a middle market company.
Ultimate team player, able to multitask with attention to detail.
Excited to be part of a private equity-backed company with a fast-paced environment in growth mode.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Prior P&L ownership and broad commercial acumen with strengths in FP&A and reporting.
Track record of implementing systems and processes to support the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to balance costs and customer service needs.
Naturally curious, flexible, resourceful, and results-oriented with a strong service ethic.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field; MBA or other higher certification/education.
CPA is preferred.
Highly analytical with the ability to make informed recommendations based on industry trends.
Advanced computer skills; experience with QuickBooks or other AR/AP software, Excel.
Benefits:
Company paid Health insurance
Company paid Dental insurance
Company paid Vision insurance
STD and Accident Insurance
PTO
Opportunities for base bonus
Profit Sharing
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Relocation assistance
Job Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Finance: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Ellsworth, WI 54011
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Kaufhold’s Kurds is a 29-year-old, family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds sold to foodservice customers in 49 states. Our curds are the crème da la crème of cheese curds—all-natural white cheddar cheese made with farmer-certified, rBST-free milk and lightly breaded to ensure maximum cheese in each bite. We have eight main flavors—the Original, the Garlic, the Jalapeño, the Dill, the Sriracha, the Yellow, the Mozzarella, and the Cajun.
Kaufhold’s is partnered with Sky Island Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, to support additional aggressive growth and expansion. Sky Island has a proven track record of scaling family-owned manufacturing companies and will provide support for this position.
Kaufhold’s has steadily grown, and recently underwent an asset acquisition of another company. This acquisition has allowed Kaufhold’s to venture into automated production options to distribute to an even wider range of organizations.
Job Description:
The Director of Finance is a hybrid position that will report to the CEO and assume a key role on the leadership team. The DOF will oversee all financial reporting, short and long-term financial planning, general and cost accounting, tax, banking, and cash management. This role includes managing financial planning, risk management, acquisitions, and hedging strategies to support the company’s growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage financial components of company acquisitions.
Develop and implement hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks.
Direct the activities of the company Finance and Accounting functions.
Manage and maintain general ledger, journal entries, account analysis, month-end close, oversee payroll processing, and tax liabilities.
Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to meet all statutory regulations, GAAP accounting standards, practices, and audit requirements.
Develop and implement operating plans to align the business to market demand, ensuring delivery of earnings and cash generation targets.
Direct the development of the annual operating plan, capital budgets, and strategic plans; approves spending to budgetary levels.
Ensure strong working capital management by optimizing A/R, A/P, and inventory levels.
Monitor and manage the banking relationship, including financial covenants and reporting.
Handle all treasury management functions, including liquidity management.
Enhance a robust costing model and improve the budgeting process on a continual basis through the education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and operational trends to support strategic decision-making.
Provide guidance and advice to the CEO and Board. Leverage business intelligence for evaluating operations, identifying problems, and recommending/implementing corrective actions.
Work with sales and marketing teams to evaluate trends, forecast sales volumes, and incorporate recommended changes to the company business plans to achieve company profitability goals.
Introduce systems, procedures, and performance-based metrics to ensure company goals are met.
Develop a communication framework to ensure that the goals are aligned with the strategic direction of the company and are understood at all levels.
Ensure effective labor utilization with greater efficiency and focus on profitability.
Manage the property, casualty, and executive risk insurance programs.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
10+ years of working experience in accounting or finance.
Experience as a controller or higher position providing strategic leadership at a middle market company.
Ultimate team player, able to multitask with attention to detail.
Excited to be part of a private equity-backed company with a fast-paced environment in growth mode.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Prior P&L ownership and broad commercial acumen with strengths in FP&A and reporting.
Track record of implementing systems and processes to support the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to balance costs and customer service needs.
Naturally curious, flexible, resourceful, and results-oriented with a strong service ethic.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field; MBA or other higher certification/education.
CPA is preferred.
Highly analytical with the ability to make informed recommendations based on industry trends.
Advanced computer skills; experience with QuickBooks or other AR/AP software, Excel.
Benefits:
Company paid Health insurance
Company paid Dental insurance
Company paid Vision insurance
STD and Accident Insurance
PTO
Opportunities for base bonus
Profit Sharing
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Relocation assistance
Job Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Finance: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Ellsworth, WI 54011
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