COO​/CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Eau Claire, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $200,000 base salary, with future long-term incentive potential

Pathway Talent Partners has been retained by a rapidly growing manufacturing company to support the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer. This executive will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations while supporting scalable growth across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations.

This role requires a balanced leader who can operate strategically while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day financial execution. The CFO will help build the financial foundation of a growing organization, delivering disciplined reporting, strong analytics, and operational insight in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Lead all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable standards.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and maintain effective internal controls.
• Manage working capital, including inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Partner with external accounting, tax, and banking partners as needed.

• Provide financial oversight and analysis for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Develop and monitor cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational and financial performance.

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Support pricing strategy, capital investment analysis, and new product initiatives.
• Prepare the organization for future financing, banking, or strategic opportunities.

• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision‑making.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems and processes to support growth.li>
• Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and standardization.
• Ensure systems and processes are scalable as the business expands.

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting resources as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach in a growing organization.
• Act as a trusted financial partner across all functions of the business.

• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent) in CPG, manufacturing, or a product‑based environment.
• Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.