We are looking for an experienced CFO - Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team in Madison Heights, Michigan on a Contract basis. This role is designed for a commercially minded finance executive who can guide cash strategy, strengthen financial operations, and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple entities and international locations. The successful candidate will combine hands-on financial oversight with strategic insight to improve performance, support decision-making, and bring greater discipline to core finance processes.
The day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Lead weekly cash visibility and forward-looking liquidity planning across five business units operating in four countries.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and general managers to provide financial insight that supports operational and strategic decisions.
- Oversee site-level accounting activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely financial execution.
- Manage the financial administration of business systems across entities, including master data integrity, costing configuration, period-end processes, reporting outputs, and resolution of site-specific issues.
- Direct financing activities and maintain productive relationships with lenders and other financial stakeholders.
- Strengthen the finance function by mentoring team members, clarifying priorities, and improving day-to-day execution.
- Identify inefficient workflows and implement practical process improvements that enhance control, reporting quality, and operating efficiency.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting activities to ensure reliable and timely delivery of key financial information.