We are looking for an experienced finance leader to step into a high-impact role with a manufacturing business in Canandaigua, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on executive who can bring structure, visibility, and financial discipline to a growing organization while partnering closely with ownership on immediate priorities and long-range decisions. The position requires someone who can move comfortably between strategic leadership and day-to-day execution to strengthen cash flow, reporting accuracy, and operational finance.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the company's financial operations and create clear visibility into current performance, liquidity, and business risk.
• Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow model to support short-term planning and improve working capital management.
• Lead efforts to reduce outstanding receivables and payables by improving collection activity, billing workflows, and payment processes.
• Rebuild confidence in the general ledger by resolving accounting issues, strengthening reconciliations, and supporting accurate financial data.
• Establish a dependable month-end close process with stronger controls, reporting routines, and financial review practices.
• Implement practical project and job costing methods that provide insight into profitability, margins, and operational performance.
• Review the effectiveness of the finance and accounting team, identify capability gaps, and recommend organizational improvements.
• Assess current business systems and workflows, including financial and inventory-related tools, and recommend changes once immediate stabilization priorities are addressed.
• Advise ownership directly on financial condition, operational challenges, and corrective actions needed to support sustainable growth.