About Byrna

A publicly traded manufacturer of consumer security products that has gone from start-up with annual revenues less than $1 million in 2019 and projected revenue upwards of $65 million in 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and SEC reporting.
• Manages relations with auditors and audit planning and coordination.
• Participates in investor relations, presentations, and meetings.
• Manages banking relationships and transactions.
• Maintains and controls the company’s capital chart and stock compensation transactions and accounting.
• Responsible for internal control policy, procedures, and compliance.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process including oversight of annual budget preparation and on-going forecasting activities and reporting.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion when necessary.
• Manages legal issues and maintains communications with the Company’s attorneys.
• Responsible for risk management and insurance coverage.

Core Competencies:

• Strategist Focused on defining the future of the company to enhance business performance and shareholder value.
• Catalyst Change agent focused on establishing a value attitude throughout the organization.
• Steward Focused on ensuring company compliance with financial reporting, risk management, and control requirements.
• Loyalty and Competitiveness - Demonstrate unwavering loyalty to the company's mission and vision, while maintaining a competitive edge and driving towards success in all endeavors.
• Confidence and Leadership - Exhibits confidence in decision-making and demonstrates strong leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate teams towards common goals.
• Integrity and Transparency - Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency in all financial matters, fostering a culture of trust and accountability within the organization.
• Adaptability - Thrive in a demanding and fast paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in public company financial management required.
• Previous experience as a CFO preferred. Candidates with corporate level, divisional or business unit controller may be considered.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors