Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Greater Austin, TX

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the full finance function within a small to mid-sized manufacturing organization preparing for its next phase of growth.

This role requires a finance leader who has operated end-to-end as the top financial executive in a manufacturing environment. The organization does not have the capacity for someone to grow into the role over time. The ideal candidate has already owned the complete financial function, including accounting operations, cost accounting, cash flow management, forecasting, banking relationships, and executive-level reporting.

This is a lean environment. The CFO must be comfortable operating without layers of financial staff while remaining engaged in both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and own the entire accounting and finance function
Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
Manage cash flow, working capital, capital planning, and banking relationships
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
Own manufacturing cost accounting, including labor, materials, overhead allocation, and margin analysis in a highly customizable product environment
Prepare and present financial reporting to ownership, lenders, and other stakeholders
Provide financial modeling and analysis to support operational and growth initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain
Strengthen financial systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure
Leverage ERP and technology to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency
Build and develop a capable finance team while remaining hands-on in execution

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, MBA preferred w/ CPA or CMA is a plus
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of accounting experience in manufacturing
Prior experience serving as the top financial leader in a small to mid-sized manufacturing organization w/ background in metals or electronics manufacturing preferred
Experience in highly customizable or engineered-to-order environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to operate in lean environments without extensive staff support
Strong understanding of both accounting fundamentals and corporate finance
Experience in private equity-backed manufacturing environments is a plus

Ashton North LLC

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