Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Confidential Opportunity | Public Company | Aerospace / Defense / Advanced Manufacturing
A growing public company operating within the aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sector is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to partner directly with the CEO and Board during a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.
This executive will lead all aspects of finance, capital markets, strategic planning, investor relations, operational finance, compliance, and long-range value creation initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of public-company leadership, operational finance expertise, manufacturing exposure, and strong strategic capabilities within complex, regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide financial strategy aligned with long-term corporate objectives
- Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and growth planning
- Oversee quarterly earnings preparation, investor communications, analyst engagement, and SEC reporting
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and long-range planning processes
- Drive operational finance initiatives across manufacturing and business operations
- Oversee SOX compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance
- Manage treasury, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and capital allocation strategies
- Support M&A initiatives including due diligence, financial analysis, integration, and post-acquisition optimization
- Lead ERP modernization and finance transformation initiatives leveraging automation and AI-driven processes
- Manage enterprise risk programs, insurance strategies, and financial governance
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience with at least 5 years in senior executive leadership roles
- Prior experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance executive within a public company environment
- Strong understanding of SEC reporting, SOX compliance, investor relations, and capital markets
- Experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, government contracting, or advanced technology industries strongly preferred
- Familiarity with DCAA, FAR/CAS, and government contract accounting environments highly preferred
- Proven leadership experience supporting operational and manufacturing organizations
- Track record leading ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar)
- Experience partnering with Boards, audit committees, lenders, investors, and executive leadership teams
- MBA required; CPA strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will bring a strategic yet hands-on leadership style and possess the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, growth-oriented environments. This individual should demonstrate strong executive presence, operational rigor, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategy.
Additional Information
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity participation
- Highly visible executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
- U.S. citizenship or ability to satisfy applicable government/ITAR requirements required
- Company will provide relocation or there can be monthly office visits
For confidential consideration, please apply directly or contact us for additional details.
