Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Manufacturing (Interim Opportunity / ONSITE Winston-Salem, NC)

An exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on financial executive to join a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company located in Greensboro / Winston-Salem, NC. With approximately $10MM in annual revenue and two operational sites, the organization is poised for significant expansion. The Interim CFO will be a key partner to the CEO and ownership group in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This role demands a results-driven leader who excels in dynamic, high-growth environments and brings deep expertise in financial planning, cost accounting, ERP implementation, and cross-functional leadership.

Location: Winston Salem, NC (ONSITE)
Contract Duration: 90-120 days.
Compensation: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr (Depending on Experience)
Targeted Start Date: Immediately!

Key Responsibilities of Interim CFO:
Strategic Finance Leadership

Lead overall financial strategy, capital planning, and cash flow management.
Advise the CEO and board on financial performance and strategic planning.
Present weekly KPIs and monthly reporting packages to stakeholders.

Operations & Compliance

Oversee all finance functions: general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, and close processes.
Ensure audit readiness, debt covenant compliance, and budget variance analysis.
Support ERP (NetSuite) implementation and develop financial dashboards and reporting tools.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

Build and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team.
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, legal, and HR to align finance with enterprise goals.
Serve as the key liaison with auditors, banks, vendors, and investors.

Investment & Growth Enablement

Drive improvements in gross margin accuracy and cost accounting.
Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and ROI analysis for capital projects.
Support operational expansion and new investment opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

5–10 years in progressive finance leadership roles, with 5+ years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or similar in a manufacturing or building products environment.
Experience in private equity-backed or growth-stage companies (<$100MM revenue preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required; CPA or MBA a plus.

Proven experience in:

Cost accounting and inventory finance.
ERP transitions (NetSuite preferred).
Financial modeling, forecasting, and board-level reporting.
Talent development across cross-site finance teams.
Leading clean audits and scalable financial processes.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $85.00 - $95.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

CFO, VP of Finance, or Similar: 5 years (Preferred)
cost accounting, inventory finance, modeling, and forecast: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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