The Opportunity
Top Talent is conducting a CFO search for an established transportation and logistics company that has grown to $100 million in annual gross revenue over the past decade and operates in four countries.
The business includes asset-based truckload transportation, owner-operator operations, freight brokerage, warehousing and consolidation, along with cross-border and international services.
We are seeking a hands-on financial leader who can strengthen the finance function while helping ownership make better business decisions. This role combines financial oversight with operational analysis, growth planning, and accountability for profitability.
What You Will Lead
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
- Lead and develop the team responsible for accounts payable and receivable, carrier payables, payroll, and billing.
- Coordinate with the controller, outside CPA, and banking partners to maintain accurate reporting and strong financial controls.
- Evaluate profitability by customer, lane, equipment, and division, identifying where the company should improve, invest, or change direction.
- Manage working capital and understand the timing between customer collections, carrier payments, and operating obligations.
- Partner with ownership and operating leaders on pricing, spending, capital needs and growth plans.
- Challenge unprofitable decisions and translate financial findings into practical operating recommendations.
- Improve systems, reporting and workflows, including opportunities to use automation and AI to increase efficiency.
What We Are Looking For
- Progressive financial leadership experience, including experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader ready for broader responsibility.
- Transportation and logistics experience is required, with an understanding of both asset-based trucking/owner-operator operations and freight brokerage.
- Strong knowledge of transportation economics, cash flow, working capital, and operational profitability.
- Experience leading accounting and finance teams and managing external banking and accounting relationships.
- The ability to move between detailed financial work and broader business strategy.
- A direct, collaborative communication style and the confidence to challenge decisions constructively.
- A record of improving financial visibility, strengthening processes and helping a business grow profitably.
Why Consider This Role?
This is an opportunity to influence the next stage of a growing transportation business. The right CFO will help leadership understand what drives earnings, where resources should be invested and how to build a stronger financial foundation across multiple services and countries.
The ideal candidate will lead financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships. They will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding the company's financial strategy and operations. The candidate will possess a strong background in finance and management.
Qualifications
- Strong finance-based analytical skills
- 7 - 10 years of finance experience
- CPA or MBA preferred but not required
