Sohnen Enterprises Career Opportunities
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Opportunity Snapshot

This newly created role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of a robust finance and accounting function. As CFO you will take a fresh approach to finances, and you’ll join the company’s Executive leadership team. This is a greenfield role with exciting potential to explore, create, innovative and implement new financial concepts that will make a direct impact company-wide. We're looking for a driven professional with the business acumen to support the organization and an action-oriented approach to managing to the company’s finances. 

The CEO is dedicated to taking Sohnen Enterprises to the next level of success through various growth and expansion initiatives, and as the CFO, you will play a key role in supporting and driving the financial aspects of these ventures. 

Sohnen Enterprises, Inc. is considered by many to be the pioneer in the field of Consumer Electronic (“CE”) returns management and product refurbishment. Founded in 1971, Sohnen has dedicated itself to the continuous improvement of its processes, procedures and the growth of its Team members. As a result, Sohnen is the largest independent company in North America involved in the refurbishment and reprocessing of consumer products.  Sohnen currently operates a total of 3 facilities in the U.S., totaling approximately 400,000 square feet. These facilities receive the products and organize them for ultimate production in its factories in Tijuana, Mexico. There are 3 facilities in Mexico which total approximately 200,000 square feet and Sohnen is in the process of building a new highly automated LEED certified facility in the range of 240,000 square feet.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have: 
  • A licensed CPA; a MBA is a plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • 20+ years of experience in financial, accounting and human resources management at privately held, entrepreneurial companies with over $100 million in sales.
  • Successful management of business growth and expansion.
  • A history of career growth and responsibility.
  • Experience in manufacturing and the consumer electronics industry will be highly preferred. 
  • International business experience in Mexico, preferably with maquiladoras. 
  • Finance and ERP system implementation and management experience; a strong background with Infor LN and Lawson ERP Systems will be a plus. 
  • A history of identifying and implementing cost savings.
  • Experience with the management of network systems and infrastructure.
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft programs; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
  • Familiarity with corporate risk and financial modeling and projections.
  • The ability to establish and execute long term financial objectives to support company growth.
  • A background in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Internet marketing experience.
Additionally, you should possess the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Hands-on and detail oriented management style.
  • Proven track record of leadership in motivating and inspiring employees.
  • Tech savvy – understands and takes advantage of current technology.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to thrive in challenging and demanding business environments.
  • Creativity and innovation  in meeting current business needs and anticipating future business needs.
  • An inquisitive mindset.
  • Self-starter work style with great initiative and motivation.
  • Spanish language abilities will be a plus.
You should also be willing and able to travel to our facilities in Tijuana, Mexico at least once a month. Quick question for you - click here

The Role

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, as the CFO you will be responsible for the overall finance and accounting functions for Sohnen Enterprises. You’ll oversee the Corporate Controller, who manages the finance divisions in Mexico and the U.S. We will look to you to help consolidate and bring synergy to the financial business practices between Mexico and the U.S. You’ll help develop and drive processes and procedures that unify the functions across the two divisions. Quick question for you - click here

This is a visible leadership role and you will assume total responsibility for the company’s finances including taxes, month-end closes, general ledger, reporting and you may be involved in some HR functions as well. You’ll work closely with a variety of key contacts including the HR Director, Sales team, COO, CIO, and others.   

Along with providing strategic input in the executive decision making process, you'll take a hands on approach to the day-to-day activities of finance and accounting. 

Why Sohnen

Exciting growth and impact -- Sohnen is growing and you’ll be a key player in driving and creating finance initiatives that directly support and empower our company growth and our family of employees. Even though we’ve been in business for over 40 years, we are not content to rest on our laurels. Instead, we are always striving to expand our services, make improvements and re-invent ourselves. Because this is a new role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of your activities and you can expect things to change and evolve as you get up to speed.

Dynamic culture -- people love working for Sohnen as evidenced by our unusually high number of long-tenured employees. You’ll work directly with the CEO & Founder and your colleague, the COO, has been with us for 27 years. Employee ownership ensures a great culture: you’ll find a strong entrepreneurial spirit and more than just a “sense” of ownership.

Employee ownership -- we are an employee-owned company through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At an ESOP-owned company, each employee has the opportunity not only to make a difference but also to benefit directly from the difference his or her contribution makes.

Comprehensive services -- Sohnen’s automated material handling systems, state-of-the-art testing and repair facilities, computerized tracking and data collection systems, combined with over 40 years of refurbishing experience, allow us to currently produce hundreds of thousands of pieces of assorted audio, video,  telecommunications, tablets and other consumer products every month. Sohnen’s leading-edge methods for high-quality, high-volume refurbishing is as sophisticated as the products it’s designed around. This unique operation is designed to simultaneously achieve two key objectives: return the product to a like-new condition – electronically, mechanically and cosmetically – and do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. After over 4 decades of evolution and development, the Sohnen method has now become recognized as the industry’s “gold” standard.

Excellent compensation -- Sohnen offers excellent pay and benefits including vacation, sick pay, medical insurance, possible annual bonuses, and participation in the ESOP plan.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will be a proactive, hands-on manager who can both lead and motivate. You also will have the strategic vision to see into our future, as well as the hands-on wherewithal to make that financial vision a reality.  You'll identify opportunities to improve and formalize processes and procedures with the objective of improving productivity, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. We'll look to you to ensure the finance and accounting systems and processes are robust and scalable.

If you are ready to join a great team, directly influence the company and step into a role where your efforts are noticed and rewarded, we look forward to hearing from you.

About Us

Founded in 1971, Sohnen Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest and most technologically advanced consumer product refurbishing companies in the world. Our Headquarters and National Receiving Center (NRC) are based in Santa Fe Springs, California, and our Refurbishing Operations are located in Tijuana, Mexico.

Although the primary focus of Sohnen’s refurbishing activities is within the field of consumer electronic products including audio, video, telecommunications, and tablets the company has extensive experience in a wide range of other consumer products as well.

Over the past 40+ years, Sohnen has refurbished literally tens of millions of pieces of assorted consumer electronics products and has done so to the highest possible quality standards. As a result, Sohnen has benefited from long term relationships with the premier brands in the business.

Opportunity Snapshot

This newly created role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of a robust finance and accounting function. As CFO you will take a fresh approach to finances, and you’ll join the company’s Executive leadership team. This is a greenfield role with exciting potential to explore, create, innovative and implement new financial concepts that will make a direct impact company-wide. We're looking for a driven professional with the business acumen to support the organization and an action-oriented approach to managing to the company’s finances. 

The CEO is dedicated to taking Sohnen Enterprises to the next level of success through various growth and expansion initiatives, and as the CFO, you will play a key role in supporting and driving the financial aspects of these ventures. 

Sohnen Enterprises, Inc. is considered by many to be the pioneer in the field of Consumer Electronic (“CE”) returns management and product refurbishment. Founded in 1971, Sohnen has dedicated itself to the continuous improvement of its processes, procedures and the growth of its Team members. As a result, Sohnen is the largest independent company in North America involved in the refurbishment and reprocessing of consumer products.  Sohnen currently operates a total of 3 facilities in the U.S., totaling approximately 400,000 square feet. These facilities receive the products and organize them for ultimate production in its factories in Tijuana, Mexico. There are 3 facilities in Mexico which total approximately 200,000 square feet and Sohnen is in the process of building a new highly automated LEED certified facility in the range of 240,000 square feet.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have: 
  • A licensed CPA; a MBA is a plus. Quick question for you - click here
  • 20+ years of experience in financial, accounting and human resources management at privately held, entrepreneurial companies with over $100 million in sales.
  • Successful management of business growth and expansion.
  • A history of career growth and responsibility.
  • Experience in manufacturing and the consumer electronics industry will be highly preferred. 
  • International business experience in Mexico, preferably with maquiladoras. 
  • Finance and ERP system implementation and management experience; a strong background with Infor LN and Lawson ERP Systems will be a plus. 
  • A history of identifying and implementing cost savings.
  • Experience with the management of network systems and infrastructure.
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft programs; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
  • Familiarity with corporate risk and financial modeling and projections.
  • The ability to establish and execute long term financial objectives to support company growth.
  • A background in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Internet marketing experience.
Additionally, you should possess the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Hands-on and detail oriented management style.
  • Proven track record of leadership in motivating and inspiring employees.
  • Tech savvy – understands and takes advantage of current technology.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • The ability to thrive in challenging and demanding business environments.
  • Creativity and innovation  in meeting current business needs and anticipating future business needs.
  • An inquisitive mindset.
  • Self-starter work style with great initiative and motivation.
  • Spanish language abilities will be a plus.
You should also be willing and able to travel to our facilities in Tijuana, Mexico at least once a month. Quick question for you - click here

The Role

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, as the CFO you will be responsible for the overall finance and accounting functions for Sohnen Enterprises. You’ll oversee the Corporate Controller, who manages the finance divisions in Mexico and the U.S. We will look to you to help consolidate and bring synergy to the financial business practices between Mexico and the U.S. You’ll help develop and drive processes and procedures that unify the functions across the two divisions. Quick question for you - click here

This is a visible leadership role and you will assume total responsibility for the company’s finances including taxes, month-end closes, general ledger, reporting and you may be involved in some HR functions as well. You’ll work closely with a variety of key contacts including the HR Director, Sales team, COO, CIO, and others.   

Along with providing strategic input in the executive decision making process, you'll take a hands on approach to the day-to-day activities of finance and accounting. 

Why Sohnen

Exciting growth and impact -- Sohnen is growing and you’ll be a key player in driving and creating finance initiatives that directly support and empower our company growth and our family of employees. Even though we’ve been in business for over 40 years, we are not content to rest on our laurels. Instead, we are always striving to expand our services, make improvements and re-invent ourselves. Because this is a new role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of your activities and you can expect things to change and evolve as you get up to speed.

Dynamic culture -- people love working for Sohnen as evidenced by our unusually high number of long-tenured employees. You’ll work directly with the CEO & Founder and your colleague, the COO, has been with us for 27 years. Employee ownership ensures a great culture: you’ll find a strong entrepreneurial spirit and more than just a “sense” of ownership.

Employee ownership -- we are an employee-owned company through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At an ESOP-owned company, each employee has the opportunity not only to make a difference but also to benefit directly from the difference his or her contribution makes.

Comprehensive services -- Sohnen’s automated material handling systems, state-of-the-art testing and repair facilities, computerized tracking and data collection systems, combined with over 40 years of refurbishing experience, allow us to currently produce hundreds of thousands of pieces of assorted audio, video,  telecommunications, tablets and other consumer products every month. Sohnen’s leading-edge methods for high-quality, high-volume refurbishing is as sophisticated as the products it’s designed around. This unique operation is designed to simultaneously achieve two key objectives: return the product to a like-new condition – electronically, mechanically and cosmetically – and do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. After over 4 decades of evolution and development, the Sohnen method has now become recognized as the industry’s “gold” standard.

Excellent compensation -- Sohnen offers excellent pay and benefits including vacation, sick pay, medical insurance, possible annual bonuses, and participation in the ESOP plan.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will be a proactive, hands-on manager who can both lead and motivate. You also will have the strategic vision to see into our future, as well as the hands-on wherewithal to make that financial vision a reality.  You'll identify opportunities to improve and formalize processes and procedures with the objective of improving productivity, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. We'll look to you to ensure the finance and accounting systems and processes are robust and scalable.

If you are ready to join a great team, directly influence the company and step into a role where your efforts are noticed and rewarded, we look forward to hearing from you.

About Us

Founded in 1971, Sohnen Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest and most technologically advanced consumer product refurbishing companies in the world. Our Headquarters and National Receiving Center (NRC) are based in Santa Fe Springs, California, and our Refurbishing Operations are located in Tijuana, Mexico.

Although the primary focus of Sohnen’s refurbishing activities is within the field of consumer electronic products including audio, video, telecommunications, and tablets the company has extensive experience in a wide range of other consumer products as well.

Over the past 40+ years, Sohnen has refurbished literally tens of millions of pieces of assorted consumer electronics products and has done so to the highest possible quality standards. As a result, Sohnen has benefited from long term relationships with the premier brands in the business.
Sohnen Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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