Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Reports To: CEO

Brief Summary of the position:

The Opportunity

We are a privately held, global manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and people-centric Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This enterprise-level role supports a multi-site, international footprint across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the UK, Germany, and Italy.
Wilson Tool provides a wide range of tool solutions for Bending, Punching and Stamping customers around the globe. We are best known for more than 60 years of customized tooling solutions designed to help customers resolve their most challenging fabrication issues. We have a great reputation in our industry and build quality products!
The CFO will play a critical role in driving financial performance and shaping long-term strategy within a complex manufacturing environment.

Scope & Impact

Full leadership of global finance, including accounting, reporting, FP&A, cash management, and internal controls
Oversight of consolidated enterprise financials and monthly close across all geographies
Direct leadership of U.S. Finance and partnership with international finance teams
Strategic partnership with operations to drive manufacturing performance, cost control, and margin expansion
Ownership of capital allocation, including investments in equipment, tooling, automation, and facilities
Key presenter to the Board of Directors, delivering financial insights, forecasts, and strategic recommendations
Enterprise leadership of ERP transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics

What We’re Looking For

Profile:

Proven CFO or senior finance executive in a global, multi-site manufacturing organization
Strong operator with the ability to engage from plant floor to boardroom

Capabilities:

Deep expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, and multi-entity consolidations
Demonstrated success leading large-scale ERP or system implementations
Strong business partner to operations and executive leadership
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Sound judgment with a willingness to make timely, well-informed decisions

Credentials:

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Leadership & Culture Fit

People-first leader who values employee engagement and development
High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence across global teams
Collaborative, yet decisive—brings the right stakeholders together while maintaining accountability
Strong communicator, particularly in executive and Board settings

Key Priorities (First 12–18 Months)

Partner with IT to ensure a successful ERP transition slated to go live in 2027
Strengthen financial visibility and KPI alignment across manufacturing sites
Partner with operations to drive margin improvement and capital efficiency
Enhance enterprise forecasting and cash management strategies
Continue building a high-performing, globally aligned finance team

Additional Notes

Global travel required
Candidate will complete an executive assessment, including evaluation by an Industrial Psychologist

We are proud to celebrate Wilson Tool’s 60th year in business—a milestone that reflects our enduring commitment to our customers, employees, and core values. Throughout our history, we have built a strong and collaborative culture while maintaining consistent profitability, growth, and a focus on long-term success.

As we look ahead to the next chapter, Wilson Tool has ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We are seeking an energetic, accomplished, and strategic leader to join our C-Suite and help guide the organization toward its future opportunities while building on the strong foundation established over the past 60 years.

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