Chief Financial Officer (PE-Backed Manufacturing Exp Req)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota; Relocation assistance provided
Salary: $225,000 -$275,000 + Performance-Based Bonus + Equity + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Up to 25% (higher during the onboarding period)
Sponsorship is not available
Chief Financial Officer Description
Our client is looking for a high-impact, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function for a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business with multi-site operations and $150M+ in revenue. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on finance leader who is equally comfortable driving long-term growth initiatives and partnering closely with operations to improve day-to-day business performance.
The ideal candidate will bring prior CFO experience within a private equity-backed manufacturing environment, along with the urgency, drive, and leadership presence needed to help scale the business. This individual will serve as a key partner to ownership and operations leadership, driving profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow performance, and strategic execution across the organization. This is a phenomenal opportunity to make a measurable impact within a fast-paced, growth-oriented company where finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy and operational success.
Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of finance, including reporting, FP&A, and KPI management
- Partner with ownership and executive leadership to drive strategic growth, profitability, and overall business performance
- Drive operational and financial improvements across multi-site manufacturing operations
- Provide strategic guidance on growth, profitability, capital allocation, and operational initiatives
- Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization initiatives
- Manage banking, lender, and external financial relationships, ensuring compliance and timely, accurate reporting
- Partner cross-functionally to improve pricing strategy, margins, cost structure, and operational efficiency
- Oversee manufacturing finance functions, including cost accounting, inventory control, and capital expenditures
- Support acquisitions, integration activities, capital investments, and strategic growth initiatives as needed
- Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team
Chief Financial Officer Qualifications
- Prior CFO experience required
- Private equity-backed manufacturing experience required
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting 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):
- 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?
- Would you be willing to relocate to Rochester, MN for the right opportunity?
- 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)
- private equity-backed company : 2 years (Required)
- progressive finance and accounting : 10 years (Required)
- manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
