CFO

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Profile

Since 1904,
Nelson Miller Group (NMG) is a
leading provider of integrated design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions
, serving a diverse set of markets including medical, industrial, A&D, and commercial electronics
. With a heritage spanning over a century, the company has built a reputation for global
precision engineering, innovation, and high-quality manufacturing
.

Headquartered in City of Industry, California
, NMG operates multiple facilities across North America, and Asia, offering end-to-end capabilities in product design, user interface development, metal fabrication, plastics, and contract manufacturing
. The organization combines advanced technologies with a strong customer‑centric culture, enabling its clients to accelerate innovation and bring complex products to market efficiently.

Backed by a private equity sponsor New Water Capital, Nelson Miller Group is executing a focused growth and value‑creation strategy that includes organic expansion, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions. The company is well‑positioned to continue scaling and strengthening its market leadership across key industry segments. With 6‑business units spread out globally, and with its latest acquisition of New England Keyboard, NMG is creating quite a differentiating model.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and private equity stakeholders, responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and performance. This executive will play a central role in shaping Nelson Miller Group’s next phase of growth, driving both operational and strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and enterprise value.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience within private equity–backed manufacturing or industrial businesses
, combining financial acumen with hands‑on operational insight. This leader will provide disciplined financial management, strong investor relations, and forward‑looking strategic direction to support sustainable growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute financial and business strategies that drive long‑term growth and shareholder value.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes across the enterprise.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to guide executive decision‑making.
• Support strategic initiatives including new market entry, operational improvements, and capital investment decisions.

Private Equity & Capital Management

• Serve as the primary liaison to the private equity sponsor and financial institutions, fostering transparency and trust.
• Manage capital structure, debt facilities, and liquidity to ensure financial flexibility and growth capacity.
• Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting, audit, treasury, and compliance functions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reports for management, investors, and the Board of Directors.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks across all business units.

Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Develop, lead, and mentor a high‑performing finance and accounting team, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, and commercial leadership to align financial performance with business execution.
• Implement systems and processes that enhance visibility, efficiency, and decision‑making across the organization.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
  MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
  .
• 10–15+ years of senior finance leadership experience
  , including CFO or divisional CFO roles within private equity–backed and/or global manufacturing organizations
  , with $200m to $500m financial management, with multiple…