Chief Financial Officer / CFO

Chief Financial Officer –

Confidential National Retail & Distribution Company Compensation:

$200K to $250

K Work Model:

On-site | Northeastern, Iowa Why This Opportunity Stands Out This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a well-established, family-owned company operating at a national scale. A recognized leader in its market, the organization is entering its next phase of growth and operational maturity. The CFO will serve as the top financial leader and a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing hands-on operational leadership with long-term strategy. This role offers true influence over financial direction, capital planning, and business performance. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the full finance function including accounting, FP&A, treasury, reporting, and compliance

• Partner with ownership and senior leadership to shape strategy, capital allocation, and long-term planning
• Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financing strategy
• Deliver timely, actionable financial reporting and performance insights
• Establish strong internal controls, policies, and risk management practices
• Analyze margins, inventory investment, and operational performance to drive profitability
• Evaluate financial impact of expansions, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
• Improve systems, reporting tools, and processes to support scalable growth
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and administrative team
• Serve as the primary liaison with lenders, auditors, and external advisors Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with executive leadership responsibility
• Proven ownership of a company's full finance function
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls
• Experience managing growth and evolving capital needs in a dynamic business environment
• Track record partnering closely with ownership and cross-functional leaders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions
• Hands-on, practical leadership style with strong business acumen Preferred Background CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-driven businesses
• Background in privately held or family-owned organizations
• ERP system leadership and process improvement experience Why Join This role offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and day-to-day performance while helping guide a respected, people-first company through its next chapter.

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