Chief Financial Officer

ABOUT COE PRESS EQUIPMENT
Established in 1976, COE Press Equipment designs and manufactures a complete line of
premiere coil handling and servo roll feed equipment from stand-alone roll feeds, straighteners,
reels, cradles and air feeds to complete integrated feed lines and cut-to-length systems.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of products, services and solutions for our
customers throughout the world. We earn our customer’s loyalty by providing high-value,
innovative, and technically advanced systems that are delivered on-time and on-budget. We are
committed to continuous research and development, world-class engineering, vertically
integrated manufacturing, and relentless customer service.
Our solutions are developed by an experienced staff of dedicated employees that utilize best
practices in a dynamic work environment.
We work together as a team so our weaknesses become stronger and our strengths are
unsurpassed. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Take responsibility for the consequences of their decisions and actions without shifting blame or deflecting accountability.
• Establish structured processes and systems that lead to disciplined implementation of procedures and measurable outcomes.
• Analyze all aspects of a situation to gain thorough insight and make balanced, objective decisions that consider future implications.
• Identify actions necessary to achieve task completion and consistently meet schedules, deadlines, and performance objectives.
• Hold themselves and others accountable for results, ensuring standards are met and commitments are fulfilled.

THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL:

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies to ensure accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Manage and improve the month-end close process, delivering timely and reliable financial information.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and WIP accounting.
• Partner with operations to improve margin visibility and cost control.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance.
• Provide data-driven financial analysis to support pricing, capital investment, and operational decisions. 
• Develop and hold accountable a high-performing accounting team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA and / or CPA certification is a plus)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience B.A. in Accounting or Finance.
• Significant experience in manufacturing required; capital equipment manufacturing strongly preferred 
• M&A experience preferred
• Knowledge of sales tax and payroll taxes
• Deep hands-on experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and WIP accounting
• Demonstrated experience building and enforcing strong internal controls
• Proven track record of leading disciplined month-end close processes
• Experience managing banking relationships and lender compliance
• Must be able to interact with ownership and meet deadlines.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills