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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Lafayette, LA |Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering |Direct Hire | Confidential

About the Opportunity

A confidential search is underway for a CFO on behalf of one of the fastest-growing industrial equipment manufacturers and engineering solutions providers — a multi-site, multi-state, multi-entity enterprise serving industrial and commercial markets. The culture is built on integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, with people who take pride in their work and genuinely enjoy doing it. This is a true executive partnership role reporting directly to the local owners — a seat at the table for a financial leader ready to serve as both strategic visionary and hands-on operator in a high-growth environment.

Role Overview

The CFO shapes the long-term financial direction of the enterprise, actively contributing to strategy and vision alongside ownership. Day-to-day, this leader directs all finance and accounting functions through a shared services model, leads a team of 10+ accounting managers and staff, and continues developing the corporate structure as the company scales. Reports directly to the owners at the Lafayette corporate office.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

Serve as strategic visionary — driving direction, growth planning, and financial positioning alongside ownership
Communicate proactively with owners on strategy, vision, and performance; serve as a key voice in executive decisions
Lead budgetary planning, cost management, and identify tax incentives and cost-savings opportunities across all entities
Further develop and formalize the corporate structure to support continued expansion

Financial Operations

Full P&L responsibility across all entities
Oversee financing strategies, banking relationships, capital structure, and cash management
Manage GL reconciliation, monthly close, financial statement review, and serve as final escalation for accounting issues
Manage cash, investments, real estate affairs, and asset portfolios

Compliance & External Relations

Serve as primary liaison to lenders, banks, CPA firms, external auditors, and tax advisors
Review contracts, MSAs, and policies; evaluate and manage benefit plans and insurance programs

Systems, Technology & Team

Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team
Drive systems integration and modernization, including adoption of emerging technologies into company operations
Evaluate ERP and financial platform fit as the business grows

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary $100,000–$150,000+, commensurate with experience
Profit-Sharing Plan based on annual EBITDA
Car allowance or company vehicle with gas/expense card
Medical, dental, vision | 401(k) with company match | PTO | STD/LTD | Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA a strong plus
Minimum 5 years as CFO of a mid-sized company or Controller of a large company; multi-entity/multi-site experience required
Background in industrial manufacturing, equipment, or engineering services — required
Demonstrated ability to build and scale financial infrastructure in a high-growth environment
Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, and tax strategy
Experience with banking relationships, external audits, and multi-entity consolidations
Proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems; systems integration or emerging technology experience a plus
Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence — able to present clearly and compellingly to ownership

What We’re Looking For

A financially rigorous, strategically minded executive who leads from the front but stays close to the details. You are a builder and a visionary — someone who thrives in complexity, creates clarity, and brings genuine energy to a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture. You align with a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence, and you see technology — including AI and modern systems — as a competitive advantage, not an afterthought.

Apply Now

This is a confidential search handled with complete discretion. If you are a seasoned financial executive ready for a high-impact strategic role at one of the nation’s fastest-growing industrial enterprises, apply today. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2–3 business days.

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