Griffith Foods Inc.
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
Title Director of Finance
Location Alsip, IL - Hybrid 2-3 days a week
Compensation Range $160,000 - $190,000/year plus bonus (US Currency)
About Griffith Foods Griffith Foods is a family‑owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois. We offer a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. Our product capabilities include seasonings, marinades, coating systems and sauces that support growers and farming communities.
Responsibilities
Accurately report profitability by company, customer and product.
Lead Commercial Finance team supporting sales through profitability analysis, pricing actions and recommendations; develop long‑term and short‑term business and pricing strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
Lead monthly financial reporting process.
Forecast financial statements including profit and loss and balance sheet.
Identify, lead and implement continuous improvement activities within Finance organization; support other continuous improvement areas of the business.
Continuously review and implement improvements to the existing pricing process, guidelines and strategies.
Motivate and build a team of 3 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.
Support development of department employees; continually improve talent, skills and capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
10 years’ experience as a Finance Leader.
Strong experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365, etc.).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
MS Accounting or advanced business degree.
Food or CPG manufacturing experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft D365.
Experience in global manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated success in leading change and driving process improvements.
Experience in cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Travel Travel up to 20% for meetings and site visits.
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
EAP, Health Advocacy.
Financial Planning.
Parental Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance.
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement.
Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account.
Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance.
Short Term & Long Term Disability.
401(k) Plan with Company Match.
ESOP.
PTO, Holidays & Leaves.
Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity.
Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance.
Identity Theft Protection.
Long Term Care & Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer–employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Location & Travel Requirements Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Alsip, IL and will be required to work in that location. Periodic travel to other locations may be required for meetings.
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Title Director of Finance
Location Alsip, IL - Hybrid 2-3 days a week
Compensation Range $160,000 - $190,000/year plus bonus (US Currency)
About Griffith Foods Griffith Foods is a family‑owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois. We offer a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. Our product capabilities include seasonings, marinades, coating systems and sauces that support growers and farming communities.
Responsibilities
Accurately report profitability by company, customer and product.
Lead Commercial Finance team supporting sales through profitability analysis, pricing actions and recommendations; develop long‑term and short‑term business and pricing strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
Lead monthly financial reporting process.
Forecast financial statements including profit and loss and balance sheet.
Identify, lead and implement continuous improvement activities within Finance organization; support other continuous improvement areas of the business.
Continuously review and implement improvements to the existing pricing process, guidelines and strategies.
Motivate and build a team of 3 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.
Support development of department employees; continually improve talent, skills and capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
10 years’ experience as a Finance Leader.
Strong experience with ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365, etc.).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
MS Accounting or advanced business degree.
Food or CPG manufacturing experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft D365.
Experience in global manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated success in leading change and driving process improvements.
Experience in cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Travel Travel up to 20% for meetings and site visits.
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
EAP, Health Advocacy.
Financial Planning.
Parental Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance.
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement.
Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account.
Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance.
Short Term & Long Term Disability.
401(k) Plan with Company Match.
ESOP.
PTO, Holidays & Leaves.
Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity.
Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance.
Identity Theft Protection.
Long Term Care & Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer–employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Location & Travel Requirements Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of Alsip, IL and will be required to work in that location. Periodic travel to other locations may be required for meetings.
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