LHH is assisting our Indy global supply chain client in their search for a strategic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team during a period of accelerated growth and operational complexity. The CFO will serve as a trusted business partner to the CEO and COO, owning enterprise‑wide financial strategy, governance, and performance across multi‑site U.S. and international operations. This role is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys being close to the business—balancing high‑level strategy with operational execution in manufacturing, fulfillment, and supply‑chain‑driven environments. Our client offers a great culture, built on trust, integrity and collaboration along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Role Functions:
Enterprise Financial Leadership
- Architect and execute company‑wide financial strategy, annual budgets, and multi‑year planning
- Provide forward‑looking insights to support growth, margin expansion, and capital deployment
Team & Infrastructure
- Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing finance organization (Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax)
- Establish a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement
- Strengthen financial processes, controls, and reporting cadence
Operations, Cash & Banking
- Oversee monthly close and consolidated financials across U.S. and international entities
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, inventory, and complex customer‑specific deal structures
Commercial & Growth Enablement
- Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to improve cost structures, plant/DC performance, and inventory turns
- Lead capital investment evaluation (equipment, automation, facilities, systems) using rigorous ROI/NPV discipline
Governance & External Stakeholders
- Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls
- Maintain compliance with U.S. and international tax and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA highly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership (CFO, VP Finance, Divisional Finance Leader)
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, 3PL, or supply‑chain‑intensive businesses
- Multi‑site and international operational exposure
- Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability
- Comfortable operating in fast‑growth, privately held environments
- Deep expertise in GAAP, cost accounting, financial modeling, and ERP/WMS ecosystem
If you are a qualified candidate and interested in confidentially exploring this career opportunity, please contact Angie Moller at angie.moller@lhh.com. If this position is not suited for you but you are interested in exploring other accounting/finance positions in/or around the Indy and surrounding markets, please contact us.
