Chief Financial Officer

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will become a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the financial health, strategy, and operational efficiency of a scaling business.

The CFO drives financial strategy, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and operational excellence in procurement, contracts, and inventory management.

This hands-on role oversees all fiscal functions while directly managing day-to-day accounting in the absence of a Controller. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to strengthen financial literacy, inform decision-making, and ensure sustainable financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, capital planning, and investment decisions aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee accounting operations including month-end close, reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and asset management.
• Strengthen banking, audit, and regulatory relationships.
• Enhance systems, processes, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Build financial capability across the organization through training and coaching.
• Lead and develop Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and Inventory teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CMA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, ideally in a mid-sized manufacturing environment with operational complexity.
• Proven success in both strategic and tactical roles, including month-end close, systems build-out, and SOP development.
• Technical competency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems, with experience integrating and optimizing reporting tools.
• Track record in performance improvement, change management, and building high-performing teams.
• ESOP experience desirable.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, ethical standards, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at translating data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Culture
This role is part of an employee-owned organization that values teamwork, innovation, and an ownership mindset. The culture rewards long-term commitment through the ESOP structure and promotes corporate responsibility, community engagement, and environmentally responsible practices.