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Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance organization and drive financial strategy for a growing manufacturing company. The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, treasury, risk management, compliance, and capital allocation. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical finance skills (CPA preferred) with hands-on manufacturing finance experience to improve profitability, optimize working capital, and support scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and partner with the CEO and executive team to set company strategy, long-range plans, and financial priorities.
• Oversee FP&A functions: lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and monthly management reporting to drive informed decision-making.
• Manage accounting, financial reporting, and external audit processes to ensure timely, accurate GAAP financial statements and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations, including banking relationships and capital structure management.
• Develop and execute cost management and margin improvement initiatives, working closely with manufacturing and operations to improve product costing and operational efficiency.
• Lead M&A activity, due diligence, integration planning, and evaluate strategic investment opportunities to support growth.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and compliance programs across finance and operational areas.
• Implement and enhance financial systems and processes (ERP, reporting tools) to scale finance operations and improve data integrity and efficiency.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team; establish clear KPIs, career development plans, and succession planning.
• Communicate financial performance, trends, and key metrics to the board, investors, and stakeholders with clarity and credibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role (VP/CFO) in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Proven track record in manufacturing finance, including product costing, inventory management, and operational finance partnership.
• Experience with ERP implementations and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and modern reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, audit processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive change, and operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 40(k) matching