Fife, WA
$145,000 – $160,000 annually
Reports To: CEO / COO / Board of Directors
About the Opportunity
Brown & Haley is a fully integrated consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer with more than 100 years of history in the confectionery industry. As we continue to evolve and modernize our operations, we are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial organization through a critical period of growth and transformation.
This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in operational environments and is excited to help guide a well-established manufacturing company into its next chapter. The CFO will play a key leadership role in organizational transition initiatives, process modernization, and a future ERP transformation expected within the next 3–5 years.
The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of a complex operation that includes manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, global sales, and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Support
- Partner closely with executive leadership to support organizational transition efforts while maintaining financial stability and operational continuity.
- Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support pricing strategy, trade spend optimization, margin improvement, and SKU profitability.
- Lead and develop the U.S.-based finance organization, including accounting and credit functions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on financial planning and business strategy.
ERP & Financial Systems Transformation
- Develop a deep understanding of the company’s legacy AS400 (IBM i) ERP environment and identify opportunities for process improvement and modernization.
- Evaluate, simplify, and optimize current financial workflows and reporting structures.
- Support future ERP selection, implementation planning, and migration efforts while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Manufacturing & Operational Finance
- Oversee cost accounting functions across manufacturing, maintenance, sanitation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Drive operational efficiencies through financial analysis and performance monitoring.
- Lead capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and reporting related to automation, production equipment, and facility improvements.
- Monitor inventory valuation, supply chain costs, and operational spending in a dynamic CPG environment.
Financial Management & Compliance
- Direct all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash management functions.
- Partner with operations leadership on labor cost modeling, compensation planning, and benefits-related financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, internal controls, and risk management standards.
- Coordinate audits, tax reporting, and financial reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within CPG, food, beverage, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong operational finance background with experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change and build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred.
- Experience leading at least one full-cycle ERP implementation (SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms).
- Previous experience within the food and beverage or confectionery industry.
- Mandarin language skills are a plus.
Why Join Brown & Haley?
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a historic and growing company.
- Executive-level visibility and strategic influence.
- Collaborative leadership environment with strong operational involvement.
- Ability to lead meaningful modernization and transformation initiatives
Brown & Haley is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.
