Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Greater Providence, RI Area (On-Site)
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus (Historically 20%–50%) + Company Vehicle + Company-Paid Cell Phone + Comprehensive Benefits
Confidential Opportunity
Our client is a well-established, privately held manufacturing and importing organization with approximately 175 employees. Due to the confidential nature of this search, company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
The company is seeking a hands-on, strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a trusted business partner to ownership and the executive leadership team. This role offers significant influence across finance, operations, technology, risk management, and administration.
This is not a purely corporate finance position. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between high-level strategic planning and day-to-day operational problem-solving in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Manufacturing
- Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Oversee cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
- Evaluate capital investment opportunities and provide ROI analysis.
- Drive profitability improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Manage banking relationships, audits, tax planning, and corporate tax compliance.
Systems, IT & Operations
- Oversee ERP systems, reporting integrity, and process discipline.
- Direct IT strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, and technology infrastructure through internal and external resources.
- Ensure payroll and employee data processes are accurate and compliant.
- Support operational teams in resolving critical business issues.
Risk Management, Benefits & Administration
- Manage business insurance programs, including property, casualty, liability, and workers’ compensation.
- Oversee employee benefits programs, including 401(k) and health insurance plans.
- Lead annual renewals and maintain broker relationships.
- Develop, mentor, and manage the accounting and finance team, including payroll, AP, and AR functions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of senior finance leadership experience.
- Manufacturing industry experience required.
- Packaging, printing, or related industry experience is a plus.
- Experience with importing and international business strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with financial reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a privately held organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Discretionary annual bonus opportunity (historically 20%–50% of base salary)
- Company-provided vehicle
- Company-paid mobile phone
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to serve as a key executive leader within a growing organization
- If you're a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys driving strategy while remaining closely connected to operations, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
