Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Manufacturing (Confidential)
Industries: Automotive | Aerospace | Medical
Location: Metro-Detroit | Michigan (HQ) |
C-Suite: Executive Full-Time
In-Office | NOT Hybrid/Remote| Minimal Travel <15%
Privately Owned | $50M-$100M
**Please only apply if you currently live in Metro-Detroit**
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and partner closely with the CEO, President, and ownership to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, organic growth, and M&A initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong manufacturing experience background and proven success in negotiation, acquisitions, and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance
- Drive organic growth through margin improvement, cost control, and pricing strategy
- Lead M&A activities, including evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration
- Negotiate financing, banking relationships, and key contracts
- Provide actionable financial insights to leadership and ownership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance/accounting team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
- 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience. Previous titles of CFO, Senior VP, or VP of Finance or similar considered.
- Manufacturing background in automotive, aerospace, or medical industries required
- Mandatory proven experience in M&A negotiation, due diligence, and growth strategy
- Strong leadership, communication, and business partnership skills
What We Offer
- Executive leadership role with direct impact on company growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- 4 weeks PTO
- Michigan-based corporate headquarters
