Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req)
Location: near Minneapolis, MN; remote when not traveling
Salary: $225,000 -$275,000 + Performance-Based Bonus (30-60% of base) + Equity + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Up to 50%, spending about 2 weeks/ month traveling to start
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is available
Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req) Description
Our client is looking for a hands-on, high-energy Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function across multi-site operations. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a strategic partner to ownership while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day financial operations, directly influencing growth, profitability, and market expansion. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy in a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization with $100M+ in revenue. You must have prior CFO experience and a proven track record of combining strategic leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. In return, you will have the chance to make a measurable impact on the business, work alongside a high-performing team, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth focused culture where your leadership and impact are highly valued across the organization.
Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req) Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of finance, including reporting, FP&A, and KPI management
- Drive performance and operational efficiency
- Provide strategic guidance growth, profitability, capital allocation, and operational initiatives
- Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
- Manage banking and lender relationships, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
- Drive annual operating plans and long-term strategic initiatives
- Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and tax oversight
- Partner cross-functionally to improve cost structure, pricing, and margins
- Oversee manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, inventory control, and capital projects
- Support capital investments, expansion efforts, and operational scaling
- Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team of 10
Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req) Qualifications
- Prior CFO experience is required
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience required
- Manufacturing experience required
- ERP systems experience required
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $225,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active CPA license?
- What company is your CFO experience come from and what was their revenue size?
- What role is your manufacturing experience come from? Please specify the type (heavy equipment, components, etc.)
- Where are you currently located?
- This position requires up to 50% travel to start. Are you able to travel up to 2 weeks per month for the right opportunity?
- This position offers a base salary plus a performance-based bonus and equity. What is your desired salary?
Experience:
- CFO : 2 years (Required)
- progressive finance and accounting : 10 years (Required)
- manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
- ERP: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
