Chief Financial Officer

Organization :
Columbus Distributing Company

Salary : based on experience

• Are you a proven finance leader with experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or other operationally intensive businesses?
• Do you enjoy serving as a strategic business partner while leading accounting, treasury, financial planning, tax, banking relationships, and business operations?
• Are you energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a privately held, multi-entity organization where collaboration, initiative, and sound business judgment are highly valued?

Columbus Distributing Company is one of Ohio’s leading beverage distributors, serving retailers throughout Central Ohio with a broad portfolio of beer, wine, spirits, and other beverage brands. As a privately held, family-owned organization with multiple operating companies and real estate holdings, the company has built a reputation for operational excellence, long-standing supplier relationships, and financial stability.

With roots dating back to the repeal of Prohibition, Richard “Dick” Jenkins founded the company as Ohio’s pioneering wholesale beer distributor and reportedly received the state’s first federal permit to sell alcohol at the wholesale level. What began as an entrepreneurial response to a newly reopened industry has grown into a respected, multigenerational family business serving customers throughout Central Ohio.

Today, Columbus Distributing remains privately held and family led, with fourth- and fifth-generation members of the Jenkins family actively involved in the business. The company has continued to expand its portfolio, capabilities, and facilities while maintaining the long‑term relationships, operating discipline, and commitment to service that have defined the organization for more than 90 years.

The organization operates a diversified business that includes multiple distribution entities, commercial real estate investments, trusts, and family office activities. This complexity creates a unique opportunity for a finance executive who enjoys serving as a strategic business partner while maintaining a hands‑on leadership approach.

This role is onsite at the corporate office in Columbus, Ohio.

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all aspects of the company’s finance and accounting function while serving as a trusted advisor to the President, Executive Team, Board of Directors, lenders, and ownership.

This is a broad leadership role that combines strategic financial planning with operational execution. The CFO will oversee financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, banking relationships, budgeting, forecasting, audits, risk management, benefits administration, insurance, acquisitions, and family office financial matters across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, privately held environment where decisions are made quickly, relationships matter, and the finance leader has meaningful influence across the organization.

Key responsibilities include the following:

Strategic Finance & Executive Leadership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the President and executive leadership team.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic planning, capital allocation, and long‑term growth.
• Prepare financial presentations and recommendations for the Board of Directors.
• Develop financial models supporting acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Oversee preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver meaningful reporting and analysis on:
  • Revenue and gross profit
  • Department performance
  • Budget versus actual results
  • Consolidated company performance
• Produce financial reporting for ownership, the Board, and lending institutions.

Accounting & Finance Operations

• Lead all accounting functions including:
  • General accounting
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Cash management
  • Fixed assets
  • Financial close
  • Internal controls
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple operating companies.
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