Chief Financial Officer

About the Job

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a life of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer is a senior finance professional who plays a pivotal role in the company's growth strategy. As a key strategic advisor to the company executives, the CFO provides insightful financial analyses and actionable recommendations to drive informed business decisions. The incumbent brings high-growth consumer products business expertise, including overseas manufacturing, global financing, and accounting. They are experienced in conversions and maximization of assets, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructures, and raising capital.

Primary Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive financial business strategy that optimizes revenue generation while effectively controlling expenses and maximizing company profitability while delivering best-in-class customer service, product quality, and consumer experience.

Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to identify sales trends, analyze labor and material costs, and develop comprehensive company-wide annual budgets and rolling 3-year business forecasts incorporating high/low/nominal sales revenue models and corresponding expense projections in collaboration with cross-departmental business leads.

Identify and communicate opportunities to maximize return on investment (ROI), outlining the potential trade-offs of investments across different business segments.

Lead the Finance group, ensuring alignment with Blue Marble's mission and values and fostering a high-performing team through staff training, performance evaluations, and effective mentorship and coaching to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial software systems to streamline accounting processes, enhance financial reporting accuracy, and improve decision-making capabilities.

Participate in business development efforts, including negotiating contracts and developing new business opportunities to support growth objectives.

Oversee debt and equity financing activities, strategically maximize cash availability as needed by facilitating qualified capital borrowing bases and advance rates, negotiate loan rates to minimize interest expenses, optimize financial resources, and maintain pristine relationships with creditors.

Manage the coordination and services of independent accountants, ensuring timely resolution of financial reporting issues and compliance with regulatory requirements and audits, federal state, and VAT filings.

Coordinate all financial reporting activities, including organizational and divisional revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, reporting to board members, and developing and monitoring organizational and contract budgets.

Produce monthly financial reports, including reconciliations with the 401k plan, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, fixed asset workbook, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow projections.

Ensure compliance with all federal and state tax-related filing requirements.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in GAAP and strategic financial planning.

Experience in entertainment brand licensing, consumer products, and intellectual property.

Proven history of driving financial performance and aligning strategies with overarching business goals.

Proficiency in complex financial forecasting and strategic financial modeling.

Experience with oversight or consultancy relationships with operational HRIS and Legal functions.

Strong leadership acumen with a decisive approach to driving strategic initiatives and leading change.

Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative demeanor, fostering effective cross-functional teamwork and external partnerships.

Advanced financial software and tools proficiency, including Business Intelligence (BI) tools, enabling insightful analysis and accurate reporting.

Comprehensive experience in risk management, including proactive identification and mitigation of financial risks.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time.

Comfortable understanding of federal and state income tax regulations and ability to interact with outside advisors to minimize tax costs.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic operational demands and deliver precise results.

Strong ethical standards and commitment to compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; an MBA and CPA are preferred.

A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance management, with at least 3 years in a CFO role or similar position, is required.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role is designated as a hybrid role, with three days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with multiple plans to choose from

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.