Chief Financial Officer

POSITION: Chief Financial Officer (CFO

)
LOCATION/TRAVEL: Toledo, OH or Greenville,

SC
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (C

EO)
TRAVEL: Up to 15% dome

stic
POSITION SUMMARY: Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their industrial manufacturing business in the Toledo area! The right candidate will be a data-driven thought partner who works cross-functionally to help teams dive deeper into their financials. The CFO will build FP&A discipline and processes to proactively evaluate operational, commercial, and financial metrics to achieve $12M EBITDA organically within three years. They will oversee cash flow in a highly variable, engineered-to-order, project-based business while strategizing investments for organic growth and M&A. The CFO will be a critical member of the leadership team responsible for shaping and executing the strategic planning pro

cess.
JOB RESPONSIBIL

ITIES:
Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth and profit
abilityAligning financial goals with overall business objectives through collaboration with the President and executi
ve teamEnhancing revenue, profit, and cash flow forecasting pr
ocessesPlanning resource allocation effectively to support growth
periodsAnalyzing cost structures to identify opportunities for margin improvement and implementing strategies to optimize net working capital while reducing operating e
xpensesIdentifying and prioritizing KPIs that drive performance; ensuring the finance team focuses on metrics aligned with strategi
c goalsFormalizing M&A processes and leading the acquisition process from due diligence to inte
grationEnsuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regu
lationsDriving efficiency in administrative functions such as IT, legal, and insurance to support organizational growth a
nd OpExProviding insightful analysis and reports to support decision
-makingIdentifying potential financial risks and developing mitigation str
ategiesMaintaining a robust internal control environment to safeguard company

assets
EDUCATION AND EXP

ERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; MBA or similar
preferredProfessional certifications (CPA or CFA)
preferred8+ years of professional experience in accounting with significant time spent in leaders
hip rolesProven experience leading financial transformation i
n a smallProven experience in strategic planning, setting clear goals, and guiding teams towards achieving long-term o
bjectivesDemonstrated ability to thrive in smaller, resource-constrained environments with immature business processes
and teamsDemonstrated ability to build FP&A discipline, processes, and teams from the
ground upTrack record of achieving measureable improvements in gross margin, operating expenses rationalization, and working capital
reductionExperience scaling resources during period of strong growth while maintaining profitability and ROI
C targetsExtensive experience managing multiple acquisitions from diligence through in
tegrationExperience in a Lean-disciplined business and exposure to Continuous Improvement principles such as Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Kanban, Visual Daily Manageme
nt, 80/20Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial

analysis
Lean Focus LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veter

an status.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: At Lean Focus, we help businesses overcome their biggest challenges by transforming them for the better, and for the long-term. A "who's who" of global leaders in every industry, our clients include some of the world's most respected brands and several members of the Fo

rtune 1000.

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