Interim Chief Financial Officer - Food & Beverage

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Base pay range

$140.00/hr - $170.00/hr

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Managing Director - Accounting & Finance - Conexus Recruiting now providing CFO, IT & HR Talent Solutions!

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Type: Full-Time, Executive

About the Company

A fast-growing premium beverage brand, committed to sustainability, carbon neutrality, and global distribution excellence. The CFO will play a strategic leadership role in shaping the financial future of the organization as it scales its operations and expands into new markets.

Position Summary

The CFO is a key member of the senior leadership team who provides strategic financial guidance and oversight to drive growth, maintain financial health, and support data-informed decision-making. This individual will lead financial planning, reporting, analysis, risk management, and compliance functions across the global business.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute the company’s strategic financial plan.
• Provide insights and analysis to support high-impact business decisions, including pricing, investment, and expansion strategies.
• Lead long-term financial forecasting, business modeling, and performance tracking.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis, and variance reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for senior leadership and the board.
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains across financial reporting and operations.

Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that complies with GAAP or relevant international accounting standards.
• Oversee consolidation of profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flows, and key financial metrics.
• Lead annual and quarterly reporting, including audit coordination and compliance filings.
• Design and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage financial risk, working capital strategy, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.

Operational Finance

• Oversee treasury, tax, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and supply chain finance activities.
• Provide financial governance and oversight for commercial spend, profitability by channel, and capital projects.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Extensive senior financial leadership experience, preferably in consumer goods, beverage, or CPG industries.
• Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, accounting, reporting, and risk management.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic insight and operational action.
• Experience working with financial systems and data platforms.

Preferred

• Experience leading finance in global operations or multi-entity organizations.
• Prior involvement with ERP implementations or financial transformation projects.
• Experience interfacing with boards of directors and external stakeholders.
• Background with high growth or scaling businesses.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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