Chief Financial Officer​/CFO

Chief Financial Officer - Confidential National Retail & Distribution Company

Compensation: $200K to $250K
Work Model: On-site Northeastern, Iowa

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a well-established, family-owned company operating at a national scale. A recognized leader in its market, the organization is entering its next phase of growth and operational maturity.

The CFO will serve as the top financial leader and a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing hands‑on operational leadership with long‑term strategy. This role offers true influence over financial direction, capital planning, and business performance.

• Lead the full finance function including accounting, FP&A, treasury, reporting, and compliance
• Partner with ownership and senior leadership to shape strategy, capital allocation, and long‑term planning
• Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financing strategy
• Deliver timely, actionable financial reporting and performance insights
• Establish strong internal controls, policies, and risk‑management practices
• Analyze margins, inventory investment, and operational performance to drive profitability
• Evaluate financial impact of expansions, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
• Improve systems, reporting tools, and processes to support scalable growth
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and administrative team
• Serve as the primary liaison with lenders, auditors, and external advisors

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with executive leadership responsibility
• Proven ownership of a company's full finance function
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls
• Experience managing growth and evolving capital needs in a dynamic business environment
• Track record partnering closely with ownership and cross‑functional leaders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions
• Hands‑on, practical leadership style with strong business acumen

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory‑driven businesses
• Background in privately held or family‑owned organizations
• ERP system leadership and process improvement experience

This role offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and day‑to‑day performance while helping guide a respected, people‑first company through its next chapter. Ideal for a finance leader who values impact, partnership, and building something long term.