Operational Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Operational Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leader responsible for the financial health, reporting, and strategic direction of a multi-entity manufacturing organization. This is an operational CFO role requiring a hands-on leader and strategic thinker who understands the business beyond the office, supports performance improvement across departments, and provides data-driven recommendations to ownership and the Board. Key Responsibilities Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management functions Provide clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to the Board of Directors to support efficient decision-making Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and drive performance improvements across the organization Serve as an operational CFO, actively engaging with operations to improve cost control, margins, and overall business performance Guide executive leadership with data-backed recommendations on strategy, investments, and key business decisions Evaluate expansion opportunities, new markets, capital investments, and underperforming cost centers Lead planning around external pressures such as inflation, tariffs, labor trends, and market conditions Own the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial and operational systems, including ERP platforms Provide leadership across finance and influence executive management and key decision-makers Preferred Systems Experience Microsoft ERP systems (Dynamics, Business Central, or similar) ShopVue or similar shop floor/job costing systems Visual ERP or legacy reporting systems Microsoft Power BI / Crystal Reports CDK systems, including aftermarket platforms CYMA Payroll, QuickBooks, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Comparable ERP, reporting, and financial systems experience considered Qualifications 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience Strong background in GAAP accounting and current financial practices Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments Experience with multiple companies or business units under one organization Strong cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance experience Proven experience reporting to a Board of Directors Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills Self-funded insurance experience preferred Commercial equipment manufacturing experience a plus Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced financial certification strongly preferred A combination of advanced education and executive leadership experience is considered

Benefits:

401(k) 3% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting and current financial reporting practices? Candidates without this experience will not be considered. Do you have experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, or similar)? Do you have experience presenting financials and analysis to a Board of Directors? What are your compensation expectations (base salary)?

Experience:

Financial Leadership:

10 years (Required) cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance: 5 years (Required)

Manufacturing Industry:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person