Fife, WA

$145,000 – $160,000 annually

Reports To: CEO / COO / Board of Directors

About the Opportunity

Brown & Haley is a fully integrated consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer with more than 100 years of history in the confectionery industry. As we continue to evolve and modernize our operations, we are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial organization through a critical period of growth and transformation.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in operational environments and is excited to help guide a well-established manufacturing company into its next chapter. The CFO will play a key leadership role in organizational transition initiatives, process modernization, and a future ERP transformation expected within the next 3–5 years.

The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of a complex operation that includes manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, global sales, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Support

Partner closely with executive leadership to support organizational transition efforts while maintaining financial stability and operational continuity.
Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support pricing strategy, trade spend optimization, margin improvement, and SKU profitability.
Lead and develop the U.S.-based finance organization, including accounting and credit functions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on financial planning and business strategy.

ERP & Financial Systems Transformation

Develop a deep understanding of the company’s legacy AS400 (IBM i) ERP environment and identify opportunities for process improvement and modernization.
Evaluate, simplify, and optimize current financial workflows and reporting structures.
Support future ERP selection, implementation planning, and migration efforts while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Manufacturing & Operational Finance

Oversee cost accounting functions across manufacturing, maintenance, sanitation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
Drive operational efficiencies through financial analysis and performance monitoring.
Lead capital expenditure (CapEx) planning and reporting related to automation, production equipment, and facility improvements.
Monitor inventory valuation, supply chain costs, and operational spending in a dynamic CPG environment.

Financial Management & Compliance

Direct all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash management functions.
Partner with operations leadership on labor cost modeling, compensation planning, and benefits-related financial analysis.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, internal controls, and risk management standards.
Coordinate audits, tax reporting, and financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within CPG, food, beverage, or manufacturing environments.
Strong operational finance background with experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change and build strong cross-functional relationships.
Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred.
Experience leading at least one full-cycle ERP implementation (SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms).
Previous experience within the food and beverage or confectionery industry.
Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Why Join Brown & Haley?

Opportunity to help shape the future of a historic and growing company.
Executive-level visibility and strategic influence.
Collaborative leadership environment with strong operational involvement.
Ability to lead meaningful modernization and transformation initiatives

Brown & Haley is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

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