Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CPA/MBA preferred
Progressive CFO-level experience with full P&L responsibility
Track record in M&A, forecasting, and capital planning
Deep expertise in financial modeling and cost controls
Strong analytical, communication, and influence skills
Responsibilities
Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Oversee core finance operations including reporting and treasury management
Provide strategic financial insights to CEO and leadership
Drive M&A due diligence and integration for growth
Maintain banking and auditor relationships; ensure regulatory compliance
Develop and lead the finance team, promoting collaboration and improvement
Benefits
Fostering a culture focused on transparency and accountability
Opportunity to impact a multi-division global manufacturer
Collaborative, family-oriented work environment
Possibility for career growth as the company expands internationally
Engagement with the board and high-level strategic decision-making
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership to this core middle market multi-division global manufacturer with strong cash flow, low leverage, and ambitious growth plans through new products, acquisitions, and international expansion.
Partnering closely with the CEO, executive team, and board, the CFO will elevate finance from reactive reporting to proactive business partnership-driving financial planning & analysis (FP&A), operational efficiency, risk management, and value creation across Company divisions. This hands-on leader will oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, compliance, and capital allocation while fostering transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making in a collaborative, family-oriented culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, planning, budgeting, rolling forecasts, and performance analysis; build a robust FP&A function to predict revenue, EBITDA, and key metrics with high accuracy
Oversee core finance operations including accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, cost accounting, credit, cash flow, working capital, and treasury management; ensure JD Edwards ERP delivers real-time insights via Power BI/Tableau
Provide strategic insight and modeling to CEO and leadership on risks, opportunities, pricing, costing, and investments; translate financial data into actionable recommendations for operations, sales, and supply chain
Engage M&A due diligence, valuation, integration, and geographic/vertical expansion; evaluate acquisition targets and ensure major capital projects deliver strong ROI
Maintain banking, auditor, and investor relationships; ensure compliance with GAAP, regulations, and policies; prepare board materials and facilitate director engagement
Lead and develop the finance team, promoting continuous improvement, independent thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
Skills & Requirements
Experience & Education: Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting (CPA/MBA preferred); progressive CFO-level experience with full P&L responsibility in manufacturing/industrial firms of similar size/complexity; proven M&A, forecasting, and capital planning track record
Skills & Acumen: Deep expertise in financial modeling, cost controls, inventory management, and ERP systems; ability to modernize processes while honoring family-business heritage; strong analytical, communication, and tactful influence skills
Working Style & Leadership: Collaborative strategic partner who challenges assumptions, builds trust across functions, and thrives in a mid-market environment; fosters transparency, results-focus, and team development in a transitioning leadership culture
Experience driving value-creation and engaging on strategic decision-making
