VP Of Finance (Hybrid)

Pittsburgh, PA

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S. Besides its eponymous brand, Chicken of the Sea also sells Genova and King Oscar premium seafood products.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Join the Chicken of the Sea brand as our VP of Finance. As the VP of Finance, you will direct and oversee the financial activities and will play a critical role in the financial leadership and strategic direction of our company. We are looking for a finance leader who has a commercial and operational mindset to partner with the company's senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies that drive the company's overall goals and objectives. The VP oversees finance and accounting functions, which include financial planning, budget management, plant cost controlling, cashflow management, timely financial reporting, internal control, and compliance, etc.

The VP of Finance is responsible for reporting on the financial health of the company to the board of directors and escalating material non-compliance issues to the board. This role reports to the Group CFO in Thailand and EVP in Pittsburgh, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting, Reforecasting and Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's goals and objectives.

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting, providing analysis to leadership.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors.

• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models or insightful financial analysis that support commercial and strategic analysis and decisions.

Financial Operations

• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Oversee manufacturing costs and optimize expenses.

• Collaborate with commercial and supply chain leaders on inventory and working capital.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial records and reporting.

• Present financial reports to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed.

• Develop financing and cash management strategies.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage external partnerships.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Alert the Board of Directors to financial irregularities and provide strategic advice.

• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.

• Oversee credit decisions and the receivable insurance renewal process.

Key Outputs

• Effective short-term and long-term finance strategies and advice to drive the company's goals and objectives

• Impactful financial analysis supporting commercial activities

• Financial control and accurate financial statements

• Deep engagement with plant activities

• Financial statements are presented accurately and timely. Adherence to Financial Reporting Guidelines from Thai Union Group

• Effective internal controls and mitigated credit risks

• Regular updates to leadership on financial health and performance to the Group CEO, Group CFO, ELT and board of directors

REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of finance experience, preferably in consumer goods, food and beverage, or retail.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Accounting, CPA required; MBA desirable.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and advanced Excel.

• Executive presence and ability to collaborate with senior leaders.

• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and strong team player.

• Energetic, proactive, and adaptable with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to innovate while maintaining attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, usually through talking, hearing, writing and typing. Employee should be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., telephones, computers, facsimile and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and move or lift to 35 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with a moderate degree of noise.

The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules and directives, including safe work practices.

VALUES

• Collaborative - works well with diverse workforce; communicates professionally with associates and leaders

• Responsible - punctual, proactively communicates status of issues and projects

• Humble - eager to learn new skills, asks for assistance when needed

• Passionate - has a support-mindset; committed to be the best

• Respectful - exhibits behaviors of caring, compassion, honesty, integrity, and fairness

• Innovative - constantly looks for ways to be more efficient and productive; Committed to continuous improvement

A career at Thai Union is a unique experience to grow as a professional and as a person. You will join a global fast-growing, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization deeply committed to its people, its community, and the environment.

Every single one of our employees matter. We are always listening and giving our talent opportunities to grow, develop, and implement new ideas to make a difference. Our focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability in a creative and dynamic environment, combined with great opportunities to lead progress, is a guarantee you will quickly develop your professional skills within a diverse & inclusive human-centered organization.

Thai Union is committed to providing equality of opportunity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to help support your application, please let us know.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.