CFO; Automotive Components Manufacturer

Our client, a well-established automotive supplier, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their executive management team. This is a strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for all financial operations across their US facilities.

This organization is known for its dedicated workforce and strong management team, offering a highly visible position within a stable manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead a fully staffed finance department and play a critical role in driving the financial success of the business whilst providing sound financial reporting and strategic guidance to the executive team.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the executive management team, partnering closely with the CEO to drive organizational success
• Lead strategic and financial planning in alignment with corporate guidelines and objectives
• Optimize profitability to ensure sustained growth and adequate returns to shareholders
• Develop and coordinate mid-range plans (MRP) and annual budgets across all operations
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and respond to corporate reporting requirements

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all finance and administration functions, including financial and cost accounting, controlling, treasury, and budgeting
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the parent company
• Manage treasury functions and cash flow forecasting
• Review and approve capital appropriation requests according to the approval matrix
• Analyze part profitability
• Ensure all tax returns are filed timely and coordinate tax planning efforts

Department Leadership

• Manage a fully staffed finance team
• Define and implement personnel policies for the finance department
• Develop annual bonus program targets and oversee benefit program changes
• Serve as Trustee for the employee 401(k) benefit program

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Prepare financial projections and business cases for major new programs and capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects
• Review and analyze the financial impact of major contracts
• Monitor and resolve customer collection issues, particularly with OEM invoicing requirements
• Coordinate special projects and analyses as identified by the President
• Create and maintain executive-level reporting dashboards

Legal & Compliance

• Coordinate administration of legal proceedings with corporate counsel
• Review key contracts with applicable departments (sales, purchasing, tooling)
• Maintain and ensure compliance with the authority and approval matrix

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance/Accounting (preferred)

Experience

• Automotive industry experience- automotive components manufacturer serving Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs
• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a manufacturing organization with annual revenues exceeding the $300 million range
• Strong background managing finance departments within manufacturing environments
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and multi-entity consolidations preferred (IFRS)
• Demonstrated success in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning

Technical Skills

• Proficiency working with ERP systems
• Advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities
• Strong reporting and dashboard creation skills

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Strategic thinker with strong business partnership skills
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to work effectively with executive teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel annually to other US operations and internationally for corporate meetings

• Familiarity with European business practices
• Experience working with international parent companies and matrix reporting structures
• Knowledge of precision components manufacturing or advanced manufacturing environment

Base Salary: $200,000 - $235,000

Bonus: Performance-based bonus, tied to financial metrics and personal goals

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Car allowance

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