About the Company

We are a privately held, growth-oriented food manufacturing company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Known for our commitment to operational excellence and customer focus, we serve a national client base through a flexible and highly responsive production model. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing our financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting long-term enterprise value creation.

Position Overview

The CFO will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, leading all aspects of financial management, including planning, analysis, reporting, treasury, compliance, and risk. This role requires a hands-on, operationally minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the business.
Drive strategic financial decisions in partnership with the CEO and Board.
Oversee all accounting and finance operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Manage cash flow, banking relationships, capital structure, and funding strategy.
Support potential M&A activity, including valuation, diligence, and integration.
Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
Implement and optimize financial systems, tools, and performance dashboards.
Partner closely with operations, supply chain, and sales to drive margin and profitability.
Provide accurate, timely reporting and insights to executive and investor stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including previous CFO or divisional CFO roles.
Strong background in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments.
Experience in private equity-backed or founder-led companies preferred.
Deep understanding of cost accounting, margin management, and operational finance.
Proven track record of leading finance through growth, change, or transformation.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.

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