COO – Chief Operating Officer

We are looking for an experienced COO, preferably in the CPG space to institute systems that provide effective internal management. Has direct responsibility for managing and providing strategic leadership and oversight to departments and participates in the general management of the company in close support of the CEO/CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in developing and implementing a strategic plan that supports the organization’s vision and goals, translate the strategic plan to staff to ensure support, and modifies the plan in response to changing internal and external factors

• Analyzes current and future trends and needs and accurately assess functional responsibilities competitive strengths and vulnerabilities

• Builds and maintains a departmental structure, operating standards, and practices that are responsive and adaptable to evolving business needs

• Co-directs the functions of budgeting, accounting, reporting, financial counseling of leadership team to appraise operating results in terms of costs, budget, operating policies, trends, and increased profit opportunities. Analyze revenue, profit, and cash flow opportunities for the business and recommend actions

• Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action

• Hold staff rigorously accountable for achieving their objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelors– CPA, MBA preferred
• Minimum 8 years of COO/CFO experience
• Previous experience in Sports Nutrition/Consumer Packaging Goods a plus
• Strong skills in planning, organizing and directing
• Excellent written and verbal communicating skills
• Analyzes data, making sound recommendations