The OpportunityALOM is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team of this privately held, mid-sized 3PL and contract manufacturer. The CFO will be a key partner to the CEO, COO, Chief Commercial Officer, and Head of People, responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring disciplined financial management across multi-site U.S. and international operations.
This is an ideal role for a CFO or senior finance leader who thrives in a growth-oriented, operationally complex environment and wants to have a direct impact on strategy, capital allocation, and performance in manufacturing and fulfillment.
What You'll Do- Lead development and execution of ALOM's financial strategy, annual budget, and multi-year plan, ensuring tight alignment with operational and commercial objectives.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance organization across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and tax, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnerships.
- Oversee monthly close, consolidations across U.S. and international entities, and timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, optimizing inventory, receivables, payables, and customer credit terms within complex, customer-specific deal structures.
- Serve as primary executive contact for ALOM's banking relationships, negotiating and managing credit facilities, covenant compliance, and treasury services.
- Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to improve plant and distribution center performance, cost structure, and inventory turns, using data from ERP, WMS, and related systems.
- Support commercial teams on pricing, contract review, and profitability analysis by customer, vertical, and program, ensuring sustainable margins on sophisticated, long-term programs.
- Lead financial evaluation of capital investments (equipment, automation, facilities, systems) through rigorous business cases and ROI/NPV analysis.
- Negotiate and interface with key external stakeholders, including landlords, suppliers, customers, service providers, licensing entities, agencies, auditors, and insurance partners.
- Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with GAAP and relevant U.S. and international regulatory and tax requirements.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including prior experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or divisional finance head.
- Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain-intensive businesses, with hands-on experience in multi-site and international operations.
- Proven track record in managing institutional banking relationships and debt facilities.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial modeling, and mid-market ERP/WMS and financial systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across operations, commercial, and executive teams.
- Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels in a growing, privately owned company.
- A sense of humor and passion for your craft.
Location and Travel- Primary base at ALOM's Fremont, CA headquarters, with regular on-site presence.
- Occasional travel between facilities and key banking, customer, and partner locations.
Compensation and Benefits- Competitive base salary; expected range of 300,000-360,000 USD for California-based candidates, with compensation commensurate with experience and location.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401(k) with company match, vacation, and paid time off, consistent with ALOM's benefits programs.
How to ApplyPlease submit your resume and a brief cover note describing your relevant experience and interest in ALOM's mission.
How to ApplyInterested candidates may also apply by submitting a resume and a summary of qualifications through the ALOM Careers Portal.
