Chief Financial Officer

Full-time/Direct Hire | Baton Rouge, Louisiana (On-site)

About the Company

CoreWise's client is a premier engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-reliability HVAC and pressurization systems built for the world's most demanding and hazardous environments. Where failure is simply not an option — offshore platforms, petrochemical facilities, military installations, and next-generation data centers — their systems are the standard for safety, precision, and performance. From initial design through manufacturing, commissioning, and long-term support, this is a company built on technical excellence and deep customer trust. With exponential growth on the horizon and an expanding footprint, they are looking for a financial leader who can help architect the next chapter of a truly compelling company story.

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, owning all financial functions of the business and building the systems, team, and discipline required to scale a high-growth manufacturing platform. This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence over the direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling
Serve as the primary financial liaison to ownership — reporting, strategic planning, and M&A evaluation
Build and scale financial systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support rapid growth
Oversee cost accounting, job costing, and margin analysis for engineered-to-order products
Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, debt compliance, and banking relationships
Build and develop the finance and accounting team
Support facility expansion and capital allocation decisions with rigorous ROI analysis
Partner with operations leadership on pricing strategy and gross margin improvement

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive financial leadership; CFO or VP Finance title required
Experience in a PE-backed environment — ideally through an acquisition, recapitalization, or exit transaction
Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products strongly preferred
Strong command of cost accounting and manufacturing finance, including job costing for custom/engineered products
Proven ability to scale finance functions in a fast-growing middle-market business
Track record building and developing finance teams
Based in or willing to relocate to Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Why Apply?

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance bonus tied directly to company growth milestones (potential of up to 50% base salary).
Equity participation available
Salary scales annually as the company continues its growth trajectory
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
A rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at a company on an exceptional growth curve

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