Company Description

Indigo Signs, founded in 1996, is a leader in sign design, fabrication, installation, and service. We are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and providing cost-effective on-premise advertising solutions. With a skilled team, offices across Minnesota and North Dakota, and fabrication facilities in Minneapolis, Fargo, and Minot, we serve clients across the upper Midwest. Indigo Signs specializes in creating high-quality, custom signage — from small vinyl applications to large pylon signs — to meet the branding and imaging needs of our clients. Explore our extensive portfolio online for inspiration and ideas.

Role Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee all financial operations, lead strategic financial planning, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage risk assessment. Responsibilities include the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budget forecasting, and driving financial strategy to support business goals. Additional tasks involve supervising financial teams to ensure compliance and optimizing financial performance. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Fargo, ND.

Qualifications

Strong expertise in Financial Planning, Finance, and Analytical Skills
Proficiency in developing and analyzing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing financial strategies
Proven leadership and team management skills in financial and operational contexts
Excellent communication and decision-making skills
CPA or CFA certification preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Chief Financial Officer — Indigo Signs

Location: Minnesota/North Dakota Region (multi-site leadership)

Reports to: CEO | Partners closely with PE sponsors & Board

Lead the Financial Future of a Market-Leading Manufacturing Company

For nearly 30 years, Indigo Signs has helped some of the most recognizable brands in the Upper Midwest bring their identities to life. From custom-designed signage to full lifecycle service, we combine craftsmanship, operational strength, and deep market expertise to deliver exceptional value for regional and national customers.

With seven locations, three manufacturing facilities, and the largest team of signage professionals in the region, our business is built on a commitment to quality and guided by our IMAGE core values: Integrity, Makers, Action, Growth, and Experience.

As Indigo Signs enters its next phase of growth, backed by private equity, and poised for continued operational transformation, we are seeking a hands-on, performance-driven Chief Financial Officer to elevate financial visibility, build scalable infrastructure, and drive disciplined value creation.

The Opportunity

The CFO at Indigo Signs is not a back-office executive—this is a strategic, operational, and highly visible leadership role. You will guide the company’s financial model, partner closely with the CEO and President/COO, drive PE-aligned performance initiatives, and build a finance function capable of supporting accelerated growth, both organic and through acquisition.

You will oversee finance, accounting, HR, and investor reporting—bringing clarity, structure, and strategic insight to every aspect of the business.

If you thrive in an environment where you can roll up your sleeves in plant-level costing one moment and present investor-grade financial narratives the next, this role is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Private Equity Partnership & Value Creation

· Serve as the primary financial liaison to PE sponsors

· Execute the value-creation plan alongside the CEO/President

· Drive EBITDA expansion through margin and operational efficiency initiatives

· Develop bi-monthly investor reporting packages

2. Board & Investor Communications

· Build quarterly board materials with investor-ready clarity

· Translate operational data into clear financial insights

· Present performance drivers, risk analyses, and strategic recommendations

· Communicate KPIs, working capital shifts, cash flow, and capex ROI with precision

3. Advanced Modeling & Analytical Excellence

· Develop multi-scenario financial models

· Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

· Build M&A models and synergy analyses for add-on acquisitions

· Create all models independently—this role requires deep Excel mastery

4. Operational & Financial Performance Leadership

· Extract and optimize job cost visibility across all manufacturing sites

· Drive margin accountability by department and location

· Align weekly operational KPIs with financial interpretation

· Improve billing, collections, A/R aging, and cash performance

5. FP&A Ownership

· Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes

· Build and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and ERP insights

· Transform data into actionable recommendations—not just reports

· Manage lender relationships, banking facilities, and capital structure

6. M&A & Post-Close Integration

· Lead diligence, modeling, and integration for acquisitions

· Establish financial controls and reporting for new entities

· Track post-close performance vs. underwriting case

7. Governance, Controls & Risk Management

· Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness

· Strengthen internal control framework

· Oversee insurance, risk, and OSHA-related financial exposure

8. HR Leadership & Alignment

· Oversee HR, ensuring people strategy aligns with financial objectives

· Lead compensation strategy, benefits oversight, and incentive plan design

· Support talent development and succession planning

· Maintain payroll accuracy and labor cost forecasting

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required)

· CPA or MBA strongly preferred

· 10+ years of progressive finance leadership

· 5+ years as CFO or senior finance leader in PE-backed manufacturing

· Proven track record of EBITDA improvement

· Multi-site operational finance experience

· Advanced Excel modeling expertise (must be hands-on)

· Expert-level QuickBooks experience (multi-entity accuracy & reporting)

· Strong PowerPoint and board communication skills

· Experience managing PE, lender, and investor relationships

What Makes This Role Compelling

· You will shape the next evolution of a growing, PE-backed manufacturing company.

· You will build a scalable finance function capable of fueling expansion.

· You will partner directly with CEO, President/COO, and investors—your impact is immediate and visible.

· You will have both strategic authority and operational influence across the entire business.

· You will join a values-driven organization that prioritizes excellence, growth, and innovation.

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