CFO

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial strategy of a growing manufacturing organization in Zebulon, North Carolina. This executive will balance high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, reporting, and operational finance.

The role calls for a manufacturing finance expert who can improve visibility into plant performance, strengthen cost controls, and help the business expand with confidence.Responsibilities:• Direct the full scope of finance and accounting activities, including close processes, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, tax coordination, and audit support.• Establish and refine manufacturing cost accounting practices covering item costing, inventory valuation, standard costs, margin review, and analysis of production variances.• Work closely with plant and operations leaders to translate manufacturing results into actionable financial insight related to efficiency, labor usage, waste, and overhead performance.• Lead short- and long-term financial planning efforts that support business goals, investment decisions, and sustainable growth.• Manage liquidity, banking partnerships, and working capital strategies to maintain financial stability and improve cash performance.• Maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax obligations, audit expectations, and internal control standards across the organization.• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and support scalability.• Recruit, develop, and mentor a capable finance team while setting clear expectations and promoting accountability.• Advise senior leadership on profitability, capital allocation, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives that impact company performance.