Prentiss & Carlisle, an industry leader in forest resource management & timberland investments headquartered in Bangor, ME is searching for  their next Chief Financial Officer or VP of Finance, reporting to the President.

Prentiss and Carlisle operates in the United States and Canada and has a long-standing business model which serves families/family offices, forest land investors and commercial owners as well as woodlot owners.

Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience. Base salary up to $175,000 for the ideal candidate. 

This is position is on-site with hybrid capabilities in Bangor, Maine. If you cannot be on-site, please do not apply. Contact Susan Pemberton, CPA, CIA, Partner at Pemberton & Associates,  [email protected] or 207-888-9346.

This position has immediate responsibility for:

· Implementing and maintaining the company’s financial and accounting systems, processes and controls.

· Ensuring compliance with GAAP.

· Overseeing the supervision, training and evaluation of the accounting department staff of 4 full-time employees.

Accountabilities

· Direct and oversee the financial operations of the company, including operating performance, cash management, payroll, accounting, insurance, AP/AR, job costing, long‐range forecasting, and budgeting.

· Provide analysis, insight and advice on operational performance to the President and business unit managers for sound decision making for the firm. Develop internally compiled reports and metrics to provide useful information for management of the business.

· Oversee the treasury function and review the corporate cash position and cash management techniques and recommend investment alternatives.

· Maintain relationships with bankers, external accountants and insurance agents. Negotiate with the company’s commercial banks to borrow and service debt as needed. Administer corporate insurance policies.

· Direct the establishment of the company’s annual operating and capital budget for approval by the Board.

· Monitor performance monthly against budget and meet with  appropriate staff to identify measures to close gaps.

· Supervise creation of client financial information, reports & budgets; provide insight & guidance in client decision making.

· Analyze economic, business and financial conditions for  impact on company’s  & clients’ policies and operations.

· Work closely with the President and business unit managers to analyze potential new business opportunities and/or acquisitions. Perform financial and tax due diligence, as needed.

· Work with the President and Human Resources Director on financial management and oversight of employee benefit and compensation plans.

· Assess, provide recommendations and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long‐term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.

· Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including monthly profit and loss by division, actual vs. budget by division and provide recommendations.

· Responsible for the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.

Competencies

· A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics is required. A master’s degree or additional professional designation (e.g. CPA or CMA) is preferred.

· A minimum of seven years of accounting, audit, and financial experience required with a demonstrated familiarity with accounting principles and corporate taxation.

· Comprehensive knowledge of broad-based financial functions in addition to financial accounting standards required.

· Demonstrated management and supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills required.

· Strong communication and presentation skills required.

· Experience in timber accounting, timberland, forestry, or construction is a plus.