We’re hiring a Chief Financial Officer at Jupiter Aluminum Corporation
Jupiter Aluminum is a multi-site aluminum manufacturer with plants in Hammond and Fairland, Indiana, and Beech Bottom, West Virginia, along with operations in Europe. We’re looking for a CFO who wants real ownership and the chance to make a visible impact.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead the company’s financial strategy and the finance team. You’ll also work closely with operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to turn numbers into decisions.
What you’ll do
Strategy and growth
- Build and execute short- and long-range financial plans aligned with company goals
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning, and track performance against plan
- Lead mergers and acquisitions, from identifying and evaluating opportunities through due diligence and integration
- Evaluate capital structure, financing options and investment decisions
Banking and treasury
- Own relationships with banks and lenders, including financing, debt covenants and credit facilities
- Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital (receivables, payables and inventory)
- Manage currency, interest rate and commodity price risk
Cost and operational finance
- Build and strengthen cost accounting, standard costing and margin analysis across our sites
- Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement to find and measure savings
- Turn cost data into clear, practical insights that improve profitability
Reporting, compliance and the Board
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting under GAAP/IFRS
- Oversee audits, tax planning and compliance, statutory filings and internal controls
- Present financial results, risks and strategy to the Board, lenders and other stakeholders
Systems and team
- Lead process improvement, automation and better dashboards and analytics for leadership
- Lead, coach and grow the finance team, including controllers, accounting, payroll and FP&A
- Build a culture of accountability, development and succession planning
What we’re looking for
- 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with prior CFO experience strongly preferred
- Manufacturing or industrial background
- Proven track record in bank relations and M&A
- Strong hands-on cost accounting knowledge
- Experience presenting to a Board with confidence
- International exposure, with experience in multi-site or global operations
- Solid knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, tax, audit and corporate governance
- Comfortable with ERP systems, financial planning tools and data analytics
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; MBA, CPA or CFA preferred
- Spanish is a strong plus
Who you are
- A strategic thinker with executive presence who can also roll up their sleeves
- A clear communicator and strong negotiator who builds trust quickly
- A collaborative leader who brings energy to the team
- Someone who thrives on change and moves fast in a lean environment
- A person of high integrity
How you’ll work
- Based in Hammond, IN, 3 days a week in the office
- About 80% U.S. and 20% Europe, with travel to Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Spain and France
- Occasional extended hours during closes, audits or major transactions
If you want a seat at the table, an international scope and a team that likes what it does, we’d love to hear from you.
Jupiter Aluminum is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.
