We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing environment.
This is a key leadership role, partnering with the executive team, ownership group, plant managers, and sales leadership to drive financial performance, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiencies, and support the organization's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Serve as the financial leader and strategic partner to the executive team and ownership group.
- Oversee all financial operations, including billing, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
- Ensure accounting records and financial statements are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare and present monthly financial metrics and operational performance results to key stakeholders.
- Develop quarterly financial forecasts and cash flow projections as needed.
- Manage quarterly and annual debt covenant reporting.
- Coordinate the annual financial audit and assist with quarterly and annual tax filings.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Financial Controls & Process Improvement
- Strengthen internal accounting, financial, and purchasing controls in alignment with company policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure appropriate financial oversight and accountability across the organization.
Budgeting & Operational Performance
- Lead the annual operating and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgeting processes in collaboration with plant managers and the sales team.
- Drive operational financial reviews, analyzing key performance indicators and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluate and report on:
- Variances from standard cost models
- Production yield variances
- Raw material pricing and cost fluctuations
- Customer and product profitability
- Oversee periodic physical inventory processes and manage the ongoing cycle count program.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with NetSuite ERP software.
- CPA designation preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrated forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning capabilities.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial and operational performance to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and sales teams.