Chief Financial Officer

A privately held, project-driven manufacturing company is hiring a CFO to modernize its finance function and drive the next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on strategic role reporting directly to the CEO as a core member of the executive team.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO on financial strategy, capital allocation, and long‑range business planning
• Own budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on improving accuracy and turnaround time
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely, GAAP‑compliant reporting
• Build out job/project‑level costing and profitability analysis — this isn't a standard‑margin business, so P&L visibility has to go down to the project or product line
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, and debt structure; own working capital strategy across a business with real inventory and cash‑conversion‑cycle complexity
• Lead inventory management and purchasing practices in partnership with operations
• Evaluate and improve ERP utilization — better integration between financial and operational systems is a priority, not a nice‑to‑have
• Design KPI reporting and dashboards that give leadership real‑time operational and financial visibility
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize financial processes across the org
• Assess, mentor, and build out the finance/accounting team — this is as much a talent and org‑design mandate as a financial one

Candidate Profile

• CFO, VP Finance, or Corporate Controller background
• Manufacturing, industrial, or project‑based/construction‑adjacent environment
• Track record leading financial transformation
• Strong cost accounting, inventory, and working capital experience
• ERP systems experience and process improvement mindset
• Hands‑on, data‑driven, high‑integrity operator who can build trust while driving change