Director Of Workforce Development Jobs in Mattoon, IL

Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to the CEO and ownership team.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

• Develop financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, KPIs, and business performance metrics.

• Analyze profitability, margins, cash flow, and operational performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Financial Management & Controls

• Oversee all accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting activities.

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury functions.

• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and external financial reviews.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.

• Monitor and manage financial risks and insurance programs.

Human Resources Leadership

• Serve as the senior HR leader for the organization.

• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives.

• Develop and maintain employee policies, handbooks, and compliance programs.

• Manage compensation, benefits, payroll administration, and performance review processes.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR regulations.

• Support managers in employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.

• Foster a positive company culture and employee engagement programs.

• Lead workforce development and succession planning initiatives.

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

• Assess the effectiveness of current business systems, software platforms, and operational processes.

• Identify technology gaps and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP, accounting, HRIS, CRM, and other business systems.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.

• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives.

• Establish reporting dashboards and business intelligence tools to improve decision-making.

• Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity awareness, and business continuity planning.

• Champion automation initiatives that reduce manual processes and improve accuracy.

Operational Leadership

• Collaborate with department leaders to improve business processes and operational performance.

• Establish company-wide KPIs and performance measurement systems.

• Support contract review, vendor management, and procurement activities.

• Assist leadership in organizational planning and resource allocation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

• Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives, including acquisitions, expansions, and new business opportunities when applicable.

Leadership Expectations

The CFO is expected to:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ownership team.

• Build cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.

• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

• Make data-driven recommendations and decisions.

• Demonstrate strong business judgment and ethical leadership.

• Lead organizational change and system implementation projects.

• Develop scalable processes that support future growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.

• Experience managing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.

• Experience overseeing HR functions and employment compliance.

• Strong understanding of business systems and process improvement methodologies.

• Experience implementing or upgrading business software systems.

• Advanced proficiency with financial reporting and spreadsheet analysis.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to operate effectively in a small-business, hands-on environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience in a company with 10-100 employees.

• Experience in the Agricultural Industry

• ERP, HRIS, or CRM implementation experience.

• Experience leading organizational growth and operational scaling initiatives.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and business continuity planning.

• Project management certification or experience leading major system implementations.