Chief Financial Officer
6 month Contract
Local candidates only
$50-70/HR
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team on a 6-month contract basis. The CFO will play a critical role in strengthening our operational and financial functions while mentoring and developing our current staff. This position requires a strong background in both finance and operations within a smaller manufacturing industry. We are looking for someone that has help grow a $40M company to a $100M company.
The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a hands-on management style, and the ability to implement best practices that enhance efficiency, financial discipline, and operational excellence. All while overseeing a small team including a Controller, AP, AR, and Payroll professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, develop and implement scalable financial processes, policies, and strategies that align with organizational goals
- Lead continuous process improvements and efficiencies
- Oversee daily operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and administrative functions.
- Oversee all aspects of financial accounting operations, including planning, reporting, and analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Manage the organization's daily cash operations and prepare accurate cash flow reporting
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Partner closely with Operational and Financial leadership to align financial and operational goals with overall business strategy.
- Provide financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance analysis.
- Mentor, coach, and educate the current staff to build stronger operational and financial capabilities.
- Drive cross-departmental collaboration to ensure consistent execution and delivery of company objectives.
- Collaborate with external vendors, outside auditors and tax professionals
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Support strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required). Master's or MBA is a huge plus!
- 10+ years of combined finance and operations leadership experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Prior experience with Quickbooks and Method CRM
- Strong understanding of financial management, cost accounting, and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, with a focus on mentoring and staff growth.
- Proven track record of process improvement and operational excellence.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Contract Details
Duration: 6 months (possibly longer)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with leadership team
Apply:
To apply, please email your resume to kk@libertyjobs.com for consideration.
All communications are 100% confidential.
Please add me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskieres/
Kris Kieres
Liberty Personnel Services
484-238-1976
kk@libertyjobs.com
Employment type
6 Month Contract
Experience
C-Level, Senior Manager, Manager
Job function
Accounting, Finance, Operations
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